Job description
Agency Department of Logistics and Work unit Policy and Legal Services
Infrastructure
Job title Legislation Development Officer Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 15/10/2027
Salary $132,408 - $147,919 Location Darwin
Position number 60260018 RTF 350516 Closing 15/07/2026
Contact officer Madelaine Hart on 08 8999 8196 or [email protected]
About the agency https://dli.nt.gov.au/homepage
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=350516
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment
process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the
merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
Develop and provide policy and legislative advice and support to key projects as they relate to portfolios within the
Department of Logistics and Infrastructure.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Undertake and lead research and analyse pertaining to identified portfolio priorities and provide strategic policy and
legislative advice on the development of legislation for the Northern Territory.
2. Produce and assist with high level complex papers, reports, briefings, and correspondence, including public information
papers, Ministerial Briefings, Cabinet Submissions, drafting instructions, speech notes and research papers.
3. Assist with developing appropriate communication strategies and supporting information to facilitate extensive industry
and stakeholder engagement and consultation processes.
4. Plan for, coordinate, and manage working groups to ensure the development of effective legislative frameworks for
legislative priorities.
5. Plan for, coordinate, and manage extensive external stakeholder consultation on the development of legislative
frameworks, which may include local government, industry and the community.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated experience in resolving and progressing legal and regulatory issues or facilitating the drafting and
enactment of legislation.
2. Proven experience in research and critical analysis of legislation and providing high level strategic policy advice and
legislative solutions.
3. Demonstrated high-level written, oral and interpersonal communication skills, including the proven ability to
communicate complex legislative issues with clarity and influence.
4. Able to work independently, exercise sound judgement and identify and progress priorities with minimal supervision.
5. Proven experience in working collaboratively in dynamic teams and with industry professionals and other stakeholders
to negotiate outcomes, resolve conflict and achieve outcomes.
6. Demonstrated well-developed conceptual presentation skills and experience in presenting complex policy and legal issues
to a diverse range of stakeholders, utilising a broad suite of communication tools.
7. Proven practical organisational skills to coordinate the management of working groups, executive reporting, and
stakeholder engagements, whilst meeting tight deadlines and adapting to changing priorities in a dynamic work
environment.
Desirable
1. A relevant tertiary qualification
