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Job description

Agency Department of the Chief Minister and Work unit Intergovernmental Strategy and Reform

Cabinet

Job title Policy Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 02/01/2025

Salary $96,620 - $107,721 Location Darwin

Position number 37519 RTF 308609 Closing 07/11/2024

Contact officer Brydie Roditis, Senior Director Intergovernmental Strategy at brydie.roditisntg@nt.gov.au

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Job Details?rtf Id=308609

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

Prepare strategic policy and intergovernmental strategy advice on a broad range of public policy issues arising through

National Cabinet and other intergovernmental forums.

Context statement

The Intergovernmental Strategy and Reform team works across government agencies to support the Northern Territory’s

participation in federal relations, including the National Cabinet and the Council for the Australian Federation.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Undertake research and quality evidence-based analysis to provide strategic advice and comment on a range of public

policy issues that impact on the Northern Territory, including development of coordinated, whole of government

positions on matters before the National Cabinet, Council for the Australian Federation and supporting officials groups.

2. Provide high level project management and coordination support to senior employees within the business unit and

executives within the department participating in intergovernmental forums

3. Review and provide critical analysis of intergovernmental agreements and agreements under the Federation Funding

Agreements Framework and coordinate cross-government requests, including those relating to the Joint Standing

Committee on Treaties.

4. Develop and maintain productive working relationships across Northern Territory Government, Commonwealth and

other state and territory stakeholders.

5. Research and prepare reports, briefings and correspondence, including Ministerials, Cabinet Submissions, Legislative

Assembly Briefings, National Cabinet briefings and other submissions.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Contemporary experience in the provision of strategic policy advice using strong conceptual and analytical skills across

a range of subjects.

2. Excellent organisational skills and demonstrated motivation and personal drive.

3. Experience in the provision of secretariat support and project coordination and proven ability to manage competing

priorities and deadlines.

4. Well-developed communication skills and experience preparing briefings, reports and ministerial correspondence.

5. Proven ability to work effectively and collaborate with people at all levels and with internal and external stakeholders.

Desirable

1. Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline.

2. Knowledge and understanding of strategic policy issues facing the Northern Territory across a range of economic, social

and environmental areas.

3. Flexibility to work outside of normal hours when required.

4. Baseline Australian Government Security Vetting Agency Security Clearance.