Senior Policy Officer

Job description

Agency Department of Trade, Business and Work unit Occupational Regulation and MigrationNT,

Asian Relations Business and Regions Division

Job title Senior Policy Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6

Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 23 months

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

Position number 15258 RTF Closing 18/09/2025

Contact officer Millicent Rushwaya, Manager, Regulatory Reform on or

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Primary objective

Undertake policy development, project management, research, analysis and advice to support the delivery of Occupational

Licensing and Associations strategic and legislative priorities. Be part of the review and reform of relevant statutes and

subordinate legislation.

Context statement

Regulatory Reform sits within the Occupational Regulation and MigrationNT unit in the Business and Regions division and

has carriage of leading legislative and policy reform as relevant to the regulation of occupations and associations within the

remit of DTBAR.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Assist in providing strategic advice across a range of national and Territory policy and legislation that impact on

occupational licensees and associations.

2. Assist in drafting proposals to be considered by government, including regulatory reform and regulatory impact

appraisals from a divisional perspective.

3. Assist in the preparation of high-level documents such as reports, submissions, briefing notes and correspondence.

4. Conduct research, investigations and analysis on issues in the areas of the division's responsibility.

5. Assist in the review, development and implementation of relevant NT Government legislation across the work unit.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated experience in interpretation and application of legislation,

1. Sound written and oral communication skills to meet the requirements of a wide range of audiences.

2. Experience in the development, analysis, implementation and evaluation of policies.

3. Well-developed research, analytical and conceptual skills.
4. The ability to respond to changing situations, set priorities, meet deadlines and produce work of a high standard both

individually and in a team environment.

6. Proven ability to interact effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Desirable

1. Relevant tertiary qualifications, for example in law or public policy, will be highly regarded.

2. Hold or be eligible to hold a legal practising certificate.

3. Experience and understanding of policy development and associated processes.

4. Understanding of regulation of occupations and associations.

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. Please refer to the NT Public Sector Capability Framework and visit our website

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