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Job description

Agency Department of Infrastructure, Planning Work unit Strategic Policy

and Logistics

Job title Policy Officer Road Safety Designation Administrative Officer 6

Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 28/09/2025

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

Position number 35279 RTF 304077 Closing 22/09/2024

Contact officer Jo Cruickshank, Director Strategic Policy on 08 8924 7964 or jo.cruickshank@nt.gov.au

About the agency www.dipl.nt.gov.au

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Job Details?rtf Id=304077

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 Policy Officer Road Safety is responsible for undertaking road safety related policy and project development and

implementation to deliver road safety outcomes and undertaking other transport related projects as required across all

transport modes and issues.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Analyse, research and develop appropriate legislative proposals and complex reports, policy, and business cases in

relation to road safety and other transport related issues and reforms.

2. Manage a number of road safety reform projects and liaise with appropriate stakeholders and jurisdictions in the

formulation of road safety and transport policy, including establishing and supporting the Northern Territory position on

reform issues at the national level.

3. Prepare Ministerial correspondence, Cabinet Submissions, papers, reports, and briefings as required.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Sound analytical and research skills including the ability to manage complex projects and experience in undertaking data

and information analysis and developing reports, policies, and business cases.

2. An understanding of the relevant political, social, and organisational environment and ability to provide advice and make

recommendations on appropriate strategies in consultation with others.

3. Proven organisational skills including an ability to manage time, meet deadlines, and show adaptability and flexibility in

an environment of continuous change.

4. Ability to communicate effectively including facilitating discussions and consulting with stakeholders, preparing written

briefings, reports, and a variety of detailed correspondence.

5. Ability to work effectively as a part of a small team.

6. An ability to interact effectively with people of diverse cultures.

7. An understanding of Work Health and Safety matters as they apply to a workplace or the ability to acquire knowledge

within a short period.

Desirable

1. Broad understanding of road safety and transport issues and reforms at the Northern Territory and national level .

2. Relevant tertiary qualifications.