Policy and Program Officer

2 weeks ago

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia NT Government - Department of Education and Training Full time $96,620 - $107,721 per year

Job description

Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit External Review and Reform Unit

Job title Policy and Program Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

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

Position number 46606 RTF Closing 04/09/2025

Contact officer Krissy Breed, Director on or

About the agency

Apply online

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

Provide project management and policy support through evidence-based advice to inform decision making and the

development of policy, planning and communications.

Context statement

The objective of the unit is to strengthen the accountability of the education and training sector. The unit identifies and

coordinates reform and improvement projects to respond to recommendations established by external review bodies.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Drive the coordination, monitoring and reporting for key system level reforms and improvement projects.

  1. Develop briefing material, policy, strategies, project documentation and procedures.

  2. Conduct research and critical analysis to inform policy direction.

  3. Assist with project development, delivery and project governance, for system improvement and regulatory reform

projects

5. Support project closure activities such as documenting outcomes, capturing lessons learned, and planning for transition

to delivery teams.

6. Establish and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the success of

the reform initiatives.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Sound knowledge and experience in the preparation of policy, consultation and communication materials, briefing

papers, project documentation, and other high-level documentation, appropriately targeted to the intended audience.

  1. Demonstrated ability to research and critically analyse information from varied sources, with high attention to detail,

to support the development of policies and projects.

  1. Demonstrated experience in clearly articulating complex matters to diverse audiences both in writing and verbally.
  2. High-level organisational and time-management skills with proven ability to manage priorities and deliver quality

outcomes in a constantly changing environment with minimal supervision.

5. Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including ability to build and maintain effective networks

with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.

Desirable

1. Degree of relevant discipline such as public administration, business administration, law, social science, accounting,

economics or similar.

Further Information

The successful applicant will be required to hold a valid Northern Territory working with children clearance notice or the

ability to obtain.

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