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Agency Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade Work unit Department of Mining and Energy - Minerals Industry Development

Job title Principal Policy Officer Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1

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

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

Position number 92240138 RTF 305391 Closing 29/09/2024

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=305391

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 lead delivery of growth facilitating policies and activities necessary for sustainable development of the Territory’s minerals

industry. This involves provision of expert policy research, analysis, advice, and support on complex minerals industry policy matters and

their development.

Context statement

As part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team, you will develop, analyse, implement, and evaluate 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. Manage the delivery of multiple competing projects, applying your expertise to a diverse range of policy areas within the minerals

industry.

2. Evaluate and identify solution options through research, evidence-based analysis, consultation, and review of political, environmental,

social, economic, technical, and legislative factors.

3. Develop and maintain effective collaborative partnerships and alliances across the agency, NTPS, other jurisdictions and the private

and community sectors to achieve outcomes.

4. Shape the development and ensure the effective implementation of robust policies aligned with whole of government priorities,

ensuring they meet both current and future needs.

5. Provide clear and objective policy advice and briefs (including Ministerial, Legislative Assembly and Cabinet submissions) that

recognise ministerial constraints and choices, anticipates emerging or sensitive issues.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated ability to deliver projects on time, ensuring the right policy outcomes are delivered.

2. Strong track record of defining policy problems, identifying credible and appropriate research and expert advice from various sources,

and using it effectively to recommend solutions based on a structured approach to problem solving.

3. Comprehensive analytical skills and demonstrated ability to identify and resolve complex problems using knowledge, facts, and data.

4. High level planning and organisational skills to manage competing priorities and instructions.

5. Demonstrated high-level oral and written communication skills, with proven ability to prepare briefings, reports and correspondence

on complex matters for a wide range of audiences in plain English.

6. Demonstrated leadership and managerial skills, with the ability to guide and develop staff, foster a collaborative team environment,

and drive strategic outcomes.

Desirable

1. Tertiary qualifications in project management, economics, law, or other relevant disciplines.

2. Demonstrated experience or knowledge related to the mining industry, including downstream manufacturing, project development

and marketing, and/or mining tenure or land access related regulations.

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 Capability Framework Level 8. This position may require travel to and work in regional

and remote locations.