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Agency NT Police Work unit Governance and Strategy

Job title Manager, Evaluation Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $128,551 - $143,611 Location Darwin

Position number 43407 RTF 307491 Closing 19/11/2024

Contact officer Sita Bacher on 0487 719 113 or sita.bacher@pfes.nt.gov.au

About the agency pfes.nt.gov.au

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Job Details?rtf Id=307491

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 will contribute to program improvement and investment decision making across the NT Police through the preparation

of advice and documents to support evidence-driven decision making. The position will lead in the design and conduct of research

and the evaluation of programs of strategic value to NT Police.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide timely strategic advice and recommendations to enable NT Police to build its evidence base, monitor its performance,

recognise its achievements, and identify trends and risks that require remedial action and address emerging priorities.

2. Lead research, analysis and evaluation to inform improvements to a wide range of program investments delivered by NT Police

and in partnership with providers.

3. Using a collaborative and coordinated approach, work with program areas, other Departments and key partners to develop

evaluation plans, program logics, data matrices.

4. Prepare and present complex reports and briefings to senior management, in addition to preparing Ministerials, Cabinet

documents for government and plain language information for diverse audiences.

5. Contribute to a work culture of continuous quality improvement, innovation, and strategic and critical thinking with the ability

to challenge, be curious and discover, and report on emerging trends.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Extensive experience in research, evaluation and reporting to inform strategic policy and planning, program design and the

provision of evidence-based advice to executive management.

2. Established project and time management skills with the ability to be proactive, work independently, exercise discretion,

manage competing priorities, and deliver quality, accurate products in tight timeframes.

3. Demonstrated extensive knowledge of contemporary policy, political and legislative issues, trends and developments relating

to the programs and services of NT Police.

4. High level interpersonal skills, and a proven ability to consult, collaborate, influence and negotiate with stakeholders to achieve

objectives and source timely, relevant information.

5. Advanced written and verbal communication skills, including presenting complex analyses and ideas in plain English and

experience in producing concise briefings (e.g. Ministerial and Executive briefs, reports, information packs, and visual

presentations) supported by data and for different audiences.

6. Demonstrated ability work productively in a team and to lead and mentor staff if required.

7. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with people at all levels and interact

effectively with people of diverse cultures.

Desirable

1. Postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline.

Further information

The recommended applicant will be required to hold a current Working with Children Clearance notice and undergo a criminal

history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history.