Security Policy and Projects Officer

Job description

Agency Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet Work unit Emergency Recovery and Security

Coordination

Job title Security Policy and Projects Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6

Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 15/10/2026

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

Position number 15225 RTF Closing 16/10/2025

Contact officer Ashley Abbott, Assistant Director on or

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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

Develop and implement policies and projects that strengthen the NT Government's security arrangements. Provide quality advice

on protective security requirements and administer the Territory Crisis Coordination Centre capability.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Contribute to the development of policies and undertake projects that uplift security in the Northern Territory across a range

of portfolios, including counter terrorism, protective security, critical infrastructure, identity security, and counter foreign

interference.

1. Perform as a security officer for the NT Government's national security clearances, including processing requests, providing

advice, improving processes, stakeholder engagement, incident reporting, and maintaining records.

1. Develop and communicate advice related to Territory and national security to internal and external stakeholders at all levels,

including through the development of briefs and memos.

1. Implement and manage processes for the protection of national security information created, received, used and held by the

NT Government.

1. Administer and maintain the Territory Crisis Coordination Centre (T3C) capability.
2. Provide secretariat and administrative support to the Emergency Recovery and Security Coordination team, including minute-

taking, records management, processing invoices, and booking travel.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated ability to interpret and provide advice on protective security arrangements with a proven capacity to manage

sensitive information with integrity, confidentiality, and discretion.

2. Proven experience in managing and contributing to projects and policies, including undertaking research and analysis,

formulating recommendations, and successfully delivering outcomes within set timeframes.

3. Demonstrated ability to take initiative and proactively identify opportunities, solve problems, and improve processes, while

working both independently and as part of a team.

4. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise effectively with stakeholders at all levels and communicate complex

information clearly and succinctly.

5. Strong writing skills with demonstrated experience in producing high quality reports, briefings, memorandums, minutes, and

other written content tailored to diverse audiences.

6. Ability to work after hours and on weekends in response to crisis and emergency events.

Desirable

1. Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline.

2. Knowledge and understanding of the national and Territory security landscape.

Further information

The occupant of this position will need to hold or be able to obtain and maintain a national security clearance to Negative Vetting

Level 1 (NV1). Visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website for information on eligibility and suitability.