Senior Policy Officer

Job description

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

Coordination

Job title Senior Policy Officer Designation Administrative Officer 7

Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 30/06/2028

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

Position number RTF Closing 16/10/2025

Contact officer Ashley Abbott, Assistant 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

Lead the development, implementation and oversight of strategic policies and initiatives for countering violent extremism (CVE) in

the Northern Territory (NT), providing expert advice, research and coordination across government. This role is critical in advancing

the NT's approach to CVE and managing the department's responsibilities under related national funding agreements.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Lead the development and coordination of policies and initiatives to strengthen the NT's CVE arrangements in close

collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

2. Undertake research and provide critical analysis, strategic advice and commentary across CVE and counter-terrorism issues.

1. Oversee the finalisation and ongoing implementation of the NT CVE strategy.
2. Manage the department's responsibilities under the National Support and Intervention Program, including planning, reporting,

and stakeholder engagement and coordination.

5. Prepare and review reports, memorandums, briefing papers, talking points, Cabinet submissions and other high-level

documentation.

6. Represent the department in CVE-related meetings and working groups at both jurisdictional and national levels.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated experience in policy development and strategic analysis, with the ability to provide considered advice supported

by high level conceptual and analytical skills.

2. Well-developed organisational and project management skills, including the ability to use initiative, manage competing priorities,

meet deadlines and coordinate complex work programs.

3. High level communication and interpersonal skills with proven experience engaging effectively with internal and external

stakeholders at all levels to achieve shared objectives.

4. Strong written communication skills, with proven experience in preparing high-level documents such as briefings papers,

memorandums, reports, Cabinet submissions, and Ministerial correspondence.

5. Proven ability to handle sensitive information and maintain a high level of discretion and confidentiality.

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