Director Strategy and Policy

Job description

Agency NT Police Force Work unit Domestic Violence and Youth Strategy and Policy

Job title Director Strategy and Policy Designation Senior Administrative Officer 2

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

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

Position number 22866 RTF Closing 03/12/2025

Contact officer Sergeant Scott Aiken 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 policy advice and support; lead complex research and analysis in relation to development, coordination, implementation and

evaluation of domestic violence and youth-related policies, and significant reform projects and programs, for the NT Police Force.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Manage a small team to provide specialised advice on highly complex and sensitive policy matters, ensuring regular reporting

requirements are met.

2. Identify, research and analyse policy issues, in particular domestic violence and youth related issues to recommend and implement

solutions to complex, systematic challenges.

1. Liaise and consult with high-level internal and external stakeholders to negotiate outcomes, and ensure successful implementation of

new projects and programs.

4. Prepare a range of policy documents, written briefings, funding submissions, and service agreements, as part of the procurement and

contract management processes within the portfolio.

5. Monitor implementation of existing programs, conduct reviews to inform future policy development, and produce performance

reports with a view to continuous improvement.

6. Design, implement, monitor and evaluate new evidence-based projects and programs, to improve outcomes for domestic violence

and youth-related policing functions and services, in accordance with established project management methodology.

1. Develop and implement training packages for frontline Police, to support changes to legislation, policies, processes and programs, as

required.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Experience in policy governance, including a thorough understanding of policy and program development, implementation, and

monitoring and evaluation processes, and what is required to drive and influence those processes.

2. Demonstrated ability to develop, understand and interpret legislation and business plans, including what it means in operational terms,

and translate strategic intent into policy and procedure.

3. Demonstrated program management and evaluation skills, with ability to design new programs and performance metrics, to address

service system gaps.

1. Demonstrated project management skills, including experience working with a high level of autonomy and accountability, managing

competing priorities, and meeting critical timeframes.

5. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships, facilitate dialogue and information flows around government

objectives, and influence change to achieve policy outcomes.

1. Experience in procurement and contract management functions, and/or managing programs delivered by external service providers.
2. High-level political acumen, confidentiality and diplomacy skills, with personal resilience to ensure success in a fast paced, constantly

changing environment.

Desirable

1. Tertiary qualification in a relevant field or fields.

1. Deep understanding of the role and functions of the NT Police with respect to domestic violence and youth, or ability to rapidly obtain.

Further information

Applicants should review the expectations of employees outlined in the NTPS Capability Framework in conjunction with this job

description. The successful applicant must consent to a check by the NT Police Force of criminal records and intelligence data to confirm

that they have no significant criminal history.