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Job description

Agency Department of Mining and Energy Work unit Minerals Industry Development

Job title Assistant Policy Officer Designation Administrative Officer 5

Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 30/06/2026

Salary $88,297 - $92,687 Location Darwin

Position number 92240155 RTF 307661 Closing 28/10/2024

Contact officer Eddie The, Director, Minerals Industry Development on 08 8999 6169 or Eddie.The@nt.gov.au

About the agency https://industry.nt.gov.au

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Job Details?rtf Id=307661

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF

YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

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.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures

plans, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective

The position supports delivery of growth facilitating policies and activities necessary for sustainable development of the

Territory’s minerals industry. This involves support for Minerals Industry Development work unit and provision of policy

research, analysis, advice, and assist with minerals industry policy matters and their development.

Context statement

As part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team, you will assist in developing, analysing, implementing, and evaluating agency

and government policy initiatives. The position will support sustainable minerals industry development and diversification,

crucial for clean energy technologies, enhancing the Territory’s investment competitiveness and reinforcing the commitment

to environmental, social and governance credentials.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Conduct research and prepare initial advice on a broad range of issues related to the mining industry.

2. Respond to requests for less complex policy advice, usually contributing to a specific aspect of policy analysis and

development.

3. Support policy implementation, monitoring and evaluation.

4. Support stakeholder consultation.

5. Provide administrative support as required from time to time.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated knowledge of research, interpretation, critical thinking and methods of analysis.

2. Demonstrated conceptual and analytical skills with the capacity to quickly understand and assimilate new information.

3. Proven ability to, by thinking and using knowledge, facts and data analyse and identify potential solutions for less complex

problems.

4. Demonstrated high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic.

5. Sound interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Desirable

1. Tertiary qualifications in economics, business, public policy or other relevant disciplines.

2. Experience or knowledge related to the mining industry development and governance.

Further information

When choosing to apply for this position, the applicant should consider the full requirements of the position in aligning their

work experience and capabilities to this role. Refer to the NT Public Sector Capability Framework Level 5.