Senor Policy Officer

Job description

Agency Department of Trade, Business and Asian Relations Work unit Strategic Policy and Coordination

Job title Senior Policy Officer Designation Administrative Officer 7

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

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

Position number 215 RTF Closing 28/08/2024

Contact officer Thomas Philip, Director on or

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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

Provide high quality research, analysis and advice on economic, regulatory and strategic policy issues that contribute to economic

growth, workforce development, aviation and supports the Territory's business sector and improve liveability.

Context statement

The Department of Trade, Business and Asian Relations (DTBAR) is the Northern Territory Government's lead agency to

shape an enabling environment that activates industry, attracts investment and drives business growth to sustain a vibrant

Territory economy and lifestyle. The Policy, Strategy and Insights Division works across industry and government to drive

business and economic development. This includes delivering analysis, advice and policy development to ensure the

business environment remains competitive and effective, advocating for the Territory's interests, and supporting the

Territory's workforce needs.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide high quality, evidence-based analysis and strategic advice across a range of policy issues impacting Territory

businesses and the economy.

2. Prepare advice in the form of briefs, correspondence, policy, research and discussion papers to respond to Ministerial,

Cabinet or Departmental requests.

3. Establish and foster productive relationships with government agencies, industry and other stakeholders.

4. Involvement in various forums and working groups to support effective policy and program development.

5. Drive strategic and innovative thinking to identify options and generate solutions, including policy development, to

resolve complex issues with challenging timeframes.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated experience in policy research, projects, development and evaluation, including high level conceptual and

analytical skills to deal with complex policy issues.

2. High level communication skills and the ability to deliver clear and considered advice, including demonstrated ability preparing

briefings, reports, presentations and Ministerial correspondence.

3. Proven collaboration and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to establish and sustain productive working

relationships, including with people from diverse cultures.

4. Demonstrated understanding of Territory and national business, industry and economic development trends and

opportunities, including the political environment, and the ability to translate this into meaningful advice.

5. Demonstrated ability to understand, translate and integrate information in acute timeframes, and work as part of a

small professional team to deliver high quality outcomes.

Desirable

1. Tertiary qualifications in public policy, economics, business or other relevant disciplines.