Senior Policy and Project Officer

Job description

Agency Department of Health Work unit Policy Governance Unit

Job title Senior Policy and Project Officer Designation Administrative Officer 7

Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 12 months

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

Position number 15965 RTF Closing 02/11/2025

Contact officer Katie Pratt 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

Provide high level guidance and advice to Department of Health staff on the development of clinical and non-clinical policy documents.

Drive business improvement initiatives through effective project management and delivery. Lead the design and implementation of

training and education programs for stakeholders across the Department of Health, ensuring a client focused approach.

Context statement

Based within the Clinical Excellence and Patient Safety branch, the role requires extensive knowledge of clinical and non-clinical policy

governance pathways and document development. Engagement with stakeholders regarding the governance process as well as facilitating

education and training is a key function of the role. The position requires a strong understanding of consultation and approval pathways

for clinical and non-clinical documents across different governance models, and the ability to drive clinical and non-clinical policy

governance. Knowledge of accreditation standards, safety and quality principles, and a solid understanding of safe, high-quality policy

governance guidance.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Lead activities that support agency wide development, implementation, maintenance, review and registration of clinical and non-

clinical policy documents, ensuring a high level of accuracy with a strong focus on attention to detail.

2. Lead the development, implementation and delivery of agency wide training and education packages to stakeholders related to the

Department of Health policy development and compliance.

3. Provide high-level secretariat and administrative support to enhance operational efficiency and training initiatives.

4. Provide leadership and guidance to members of the Policy Governance Unit.

5. Advance strategic objectives and prepare high level reports, correspondence and executive briefs to facilitate this work.

6. Initiate and lead Policy Governance Unit projects while adhering to established governance practices and pathways.

7. Build and sustain strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, and deliver exceptional, client-focused service.

8. Actively contribute to a culture of achievement and continuous quality improvement and drive strategic and innovative thinking.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Strong organisational skills with a proactive approach to managing competing priorities, showing initiative, composure under pressure,

and efficient task completion with minimal supervision.

2. Proven experience in policy management, including the development, implementation, review and maintenance of policy documents.

3. Exceptional attention to detail with a consistent ability to produce high quality, accurate and thorough outputs.

4. Experience in conveying key messaging to a range of stakeholders and target audiences, both online and face-to-face, using clear,

articulate and enthusiastic communication.

5. High-level project management skills including strategic planning, implementation, compliance monitoring and reporting practices to

ensure delivery of project milestones within defined timeframes, scope and quality standards.

6. Adaptability and resilience in effectively managing workloads, including navigating evolving and shifting organisational demands, while

maintaining high performance while under pressure to meet deadlines.

7. Extensive experience providing high-level secretariat support to executive committees and strategic working groups.

8. High-level interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders, negotiate positive

outcomes and interact effectively with others across diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.

Desirable

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

Further information

Additional inclusions may include further information that is relevant to the vacancy; for example, criminal history checks, flexibility in

starting dates, requirements for travel, etc.