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Job description

Agency Department of the Attorney-General and Work unit Strategic Policy Coordination

Justice

Job title Strategic Policy Officer Designation Administrative Officer 7

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $113,938 - $122,574 Location Darwin

Position number 46255 RTF 305753 Closing 03/10/2024

Contact officer Janet Hanigan, Executive Director, Strategic Policy on 08 8999 4374 or janet.hanigan@nt.gov.au

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Job Details?rtf Id=305753

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

This position provides advice and support on strategic justice policy and reform issues affecting the Northern Territory, conducts and

contributes to complex research and analysis in relation to development, implementation of policies, contributing to the Strategic Policy

team and broader Division knowledge, skills and experience.

Context statement

The Strategic Policy Unit is part of a multi-disciplinary Strategic Policy Coordination Division that is responsible for leading and

coordinating strategic justice policy development and implementation, legal policy and legislation, strategic communication, evaluation

and statistics for the department and across government.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Identify and conduct research on strategic justice policy and reform issues and lead the analysis of policy options to recommend and

develop solutions to critical problems.

2. Engage and collaborate with a range of policy and service delivery stakeholders as relevant to implementation of the Territory’s justice

priorities.

3. Lead the provision of specialised advice on justice related matters including highly complex and sensitive policy issues.

4. Monitor implementation of existing policies and support the review and/or evaluation of initiatives to inform future policy

development.

5. Provide specialised advice on complex and sensitive justice policy matters including options for Government consideration.

6. Prepare Cabinet Submissions, ministerials, briefing papers and other correspondence as requested and relevant to strategic policy

issues.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Well-developed expertise and experience in the development of policy, research, critical analysis and provision of high level advice,

demonstrating strong conceptual and analytical skills.

2. Well-developed oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with influence through the provision of

clear and considered advice that reflects sound research and the use of strategic, conceptual and analytical skills.

3. Demonstrated experience in preparing briefings or reports on complex matters (such as ministerial and Legislative Assembly briefings,

Cabinet Submissions, discussion papers) for a wide range of audiences in plain English.

4. Experience in undertaking and coordinating work assignments, demonstrating initiative, and planning and management skills; and

demonstrated ability to achieve outcomes working effectively with team members.

5. Sound knowledge and understanding of contemporary and strategic social and justice issues facing the Northern Territory and of

government policies and strategies to address these issues.

6. High level interpersonal skills including proven liaison, negotiation and consultation with both government and external stakeholders;

and an ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.

Desirable

1. Experience in legal practice and/or tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline.

Further information

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this

position unless it is a relevant criminal history. A completed pre-employment form is to be submitted with your online application, to assist

the selection panel in assessing your application.

Approved: September 2024 Janet Hanigan, Executive Director, Strategic Policy Coordination

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Job description

Agency Department of the Attorney-General and Work unit Strategic Policy Coordination

Justice

Job title Strategic Policy Officer Designation Professional 3

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $110,873 - $124,173 Location Darwin

Position number 46255 RTF 305753 Closing 03/10/2024

Contact officer Janet Hanigan, Executive Director, Strategic Policy on 08 8999 4374 or janet.hanigan@nt.gov.au

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Job Details?rtf Id=305753

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

This position provides advice and support on strategic justice policy and reform issues affecting the Northern Territory, conducts and

contributes to complex research and analysis in relation to development, implementation of policies, contributing to the Strategic Policy

team and broader Division knowledge, skills and experience.

Context statement

The Strategic Policy Unit is part of a multi-disciplinary Strategic Policy Coordination Division that is responsible for leading and

coordinating strategic justice policy development and implementation, legal policy and legislation, strategic communication, evaluation

and statistics for the department and across government.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Identify and conduct research on strategic justice policy and reform issues and lead the analysis of policy options to recommend and

develop solutions to critical problems.

2. Engage and collaborate with a range of policy and service delivery stakeholders as relevant to implementation of the Territory’s justice

priorities.

3. Lead the provision of specialised advice on justice related matters including highly complex and sensitive policy issues.

4. Monitor implementation of existing policies and support the review and/or evaluation of initiatives to inform future policy

development.

5. Provide specialised advice on complex and sensitive justice policy matters including options for Government consideration.

6. Prepare Cabinet Submissions, ministerials, briefing papers and other correspondence as requested and relevant to strategic policy

issues.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Well-developed expertise and experience in the development of policy, research, critical analysis and provision of high level advice,

demonstrating strong conceptual and analytical skills.

2. Well-developed oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with influence through the provision of

clear and considered advice that reflects sound research and the use of strategic, conceptual and analytical skills.

3. Demonstrated experience in preparing briefings or reports on complex matters (such as ministerial and Legislative Assembly briefings,

Cabinet Submissions, discussion papers) for a wide range of audiences in plain English.

4. Experience in undertaking and coordinating work assignments, demonstrating initiative, and planning and management skills; and

demonstrated ability to achieve outcomes working effectively with team members.

5. Sound knowledge and understanding of contemporary and strategic social and justice issues facing the Northern Territory and of

government policies and strategies to address these issues.

6. High level interpersonal skills including proven liaison, negotiation and consultation with both government and external stakeholders;

and an ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.

7. A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline obtained from an Australian tertiary institution.

Further information

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this

position unless it is a relevant criminal history. A completed pre-employment form is to be submitted with your online application, to assist

the selection panel in assessing your application.