Job description
Agency Department of People, Sport and Work unit Office of Disability and Senior Territorians
Culture
Job title Senior Policy Officer Designation Administrative Officer 7
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $117,356 - $126,251 Location Darwin
Position number 23543 RTF 351205 Closing 12/07/2026
Contact officer Kate Densmore, Manager Disability and Seniors Policy on 08 8999 2831 or [email protected]
About the agency https://dpsc.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=351205
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, coordinate and implement a broad range of policy frameworks and initiatives supporting people with disability and
senior Territorians.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Undertake research, analysis and evaluation of a wide range of issues and emerging trends in relation to people with
disability and seniors, to ensure best practice policy and program implementation.
2. Initiate and provide high-level policy advice across government concerning people with disability and seniors.
3. Participate in the development, implementation, monitoring, and review of significant policies, projects and data in line
with strategic objectives.
4. Prepare high level documentation including reports, Ministerial briefings, Legislative Assembly briefings, Cabinet
submissions, correspondence and meeting papers.
5. Provide Secretariat support to relevant Ministerial Advisory Councils.
6. Cultivate strong, effective relationships with non-government organisations, and other relevant stakeholders, in the
development and implementation of policies and programs.
7. Facilitate and coordinate regional, intergovernmental and non-government consultations, negotiations and reporting.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated high-level oral and written communication skills, including preparation of high-level reports and
correspondence, such as committee papers, speeches, Ministerial briefings and Cabinet submissions.
2. Highly developed analytical, advisory, research and negotiation skills with an awareness of the political, social and
economic landscape.
3. Well-developed project management skills and an understanding of and ability to utilise public sector governance
processes.
4. Demonstrated organisational and time management skills with the ability to be proactive, work independently, exercise
discretion, attention to detail and prioritise tasks.
5. High-level strategic stakeholder management skills, enabling effective interaction and collaboration with a diverse range
of stakeholders, including senior government and non-government executives and the broader community.
6. A knowledge of contemporary issues, awareness and understanding of national and international policies, trends and
initiatives in relation to people with disability and/or seniors.
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field.
2. Prior experience in providing Secretariat support to high-level Ministerial Councils, Committees or similar.
Further information
The recommended applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history check (a criminal history will not exclude an
applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history).
