Director Policy and Governance

Job description

Agency Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority Work unit Policy and Governance

Job title Director Policy and Governance Designation Senior Administrative Officer 2

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $148,302 – $161,638 Location Darwin

Position number 34064 RTF Closing 14/10/2025

Contact officer Robert Pocock, Interim Chief Executive Officer on or

About the agency

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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

Provide high level strategic leadership and advice in relation to legislation reform, policy development, stakeholder engagement,

governance and compliance monitoring and implementation. The role is responsible for initiating, developing and monitoring

strategic and operational performance as well as providing legal and strategic advice in relation to the Authority and its legislative

obligations.

Context statement

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or unique features of the relevant duties and workplace, or the work of the agency, or to highlight the selection criteria or

capabilities which are particularly important in performing the role effectively.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide effective leadership and management of the Policy and Governance Unit including fostering a positive workplace

culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.

2. Provide strategic advice and coordinate complex legal issues in relation to the protection of sacred sites and potential criminal

or civil cases.

1. Advise and assist (including liaison with Parliamentary Counsel) with drafting instructions in relation to legislative review,

amendment and development.

4. Manage the provision of audit, review and evaluation services and provide effective secretariat support for the Audit Committee

and Authority Board.

5. Research, investigate and develop policies, guidelines and procedures associated with corporate governance, risk management,

business continuity management, and audit and review matters.

6. Manage the Authority communications including ministerial, stakeholder and community engagement.

7. Co-ordinate the Secretariat function including preparing and presenting complex reports, briefings, cabinet submissions, and

drafting instructions on proposed legislative amendments and associated policy issues and initiatives.

8. Develop and maintain effective collaborative relationships with key internal and external stakeholders at all levels, in

government and non-government sectors and relevant national bodies.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Proven successful senior level experience managing and instructing in legal and quasi legal matters within a complex

environment, providing advice to the Chief Executive Officer.

2. High level strategic, conceptual and analytical thinking including a strong ability to interpret and manage the social, political,

and organisational environment.

3. Proven strong project management, development, implementation and evaluation skills.

4. Exceptional interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, with the ability to build strong, effective relationships through

a high level of communication, negotiation and collaborative skills, and to accurately analyse and clearly communicate complex

issues.

1. Demonstrated high-level personal performance including the capacity to manage within tight timeframes in an environment of

continuous improvement, and to modify approaches to suit changing requirements.

Desirable

1. Tertiary qualification in law.

2. Extensive knowledge and understanding of the court system both civil and criminal to assist in any prosecutions or civil matters.

Further information

The preferred or recommended applicant with be required to undergo a criminal history check. A criminal history check will not

exclude an applicant form this position unless it is relevant to the position.