Policy Officer

Job description

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

Relations

Job title Policy Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

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

Position number 50986 RTF Closing 27/08/2025

Contact officer Thomas Philip, Director Strategic Policy and Coordination on or

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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

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 analysis and advice across a range of policy issues impacting the economy, investment

attraction, Territory businesses and the aviation sector.

2. Prepare briefs, correspondence, policy, research and discussion papers to respond to Ministerial, Cabinet or

Departmental requests.

3. Develop and maintain productive relationships within DTBAR, other government agencies and stakeholders,

including involvement in various forums and working groups.

4. Manage moderately complex policy matters, use initiative and operate relatively independently, with support

from senior staff or managers.

5. Coordinate DTBAR engagement with policy responses, including preparing whole of department positions on

key policy development issues within challenging timeframes.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Strong conceptual, research, problem-solving and analytical skills and experience in applying these skills to deal

with complex policy issues.

2. Well-developed written and oral communication skills and the capacity to present complex information in a clear

and concise manner, including the ability to tailor messages to diverse audiences.

3. Demonstrated ability preparing briefings, reports and presentations.

4. Sound interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure within a team environment and to meet tight

deadlines with quality output.

5. An ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.

Desirable

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

2. Knowledge of Territory and national business, and economic development trends.