Senior Director, Strategic Policy and Delivery – Communities
4 days ago
Job description
Agency Department of the Chief Minister and Work unit Strategic Policy and Delivery – Communities
Cabinet
Job title Senior Director, Strategic Policy and Designation Executive Contract Officer 1
Delivery – Communities
Job type Full-time Duration Fixed for up to 4 years
Remuneration $226,322 Location Darwin
package
Position number 15365 RTF Closing 08/09/2025
Contact Officer Margaret Close, Senior Executive Director, Strategic Policy and Delivery 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 high quality advice to the Chief Minister, departmental executives and government agencies, on communities-related
policy and reform issues affecting the Northern Territory and manage and undertake relevant policy development and analysis.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Support the Senior Executive Director with the development and implementation of communities-related priorities,
strategies and objectives as well as agency and public sector initiatives and projects, and work collaboratively with the Senior
Director Strategic Policy and Delivery – Economy and Lifestyle.
- Play a key role in the leadership, development, cross-agency coordination and implementation of policy initiatives and specific
projects.
- Develop and maintain effective collaborative partnerships and strategic alliances with colleagues and other stakeholders at
local and national levels.
- Prepare and review high level reports, briefings and correspondence, including Ministerial and Legislative Assembly Briefings,
policy analysis and Cabinet Submissions.
- Work collaboratively across government, seeking and providing expert advice as relevant to ensure alignment and
coordination in progressing the priorities of the NT Government across communities-related policy enablers.
- Represent the department and Northern Territory's interest at local and national forums as required.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated experience in dealing with complex reform- related matters relating to the communities portfolio, including
an understanding of contemporary issues facing the Northern Territory.
2. High level experience in undertaking and coordinating special projects, demonstrating strong strategic planning, leadership
and management skills.
3. Demonstrated experience in policy and analysis related to communities, justice, social or human services.
4. Highly developed strategic, conceptual and analytical skills with demonstrated understanding of complex legislative and
regulatory frameworks.
5. Demonstrated ability to liaise and work effectively with people at all levels in government and non-government agencies.
6. High level of motivation and the demonstrated ability to work alone and with others while under pressure including dealing
with changing priorities and deadlines.
7. Demonstrated commitment to flexible, innovative and problem-solving approaches to all aspects of the job.
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualifications in public policy, law or related field.
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