Policy Consultant

Job description

Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit School Review and Operational Policy

Job title Policy Consultant Designation Administrative Officer 6

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

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

Position number 19135 RTF Closing 17/09/2025

Contact officer Gail Barwick, Assistant Director 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

Review and publish operational policy documentation, provide accurate and timely policy advice and support continuous

improvement in the development and review of policy, to support improved educational outcomes of children and young

people. Policy writing and advice will be delivered using easy to understand plain language with an emphasis on clarity and

brevity.

Context statement

The Quality Standards and Regulation branch strengthens outcomes for children and young people through education and

assurance, improvement and regulation. We safeguard children and young people by close collaboration with partners across

the education system to drive quality, assurance and educational improvement outcomes.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Develop and review operational policy that is succinct, fit for purpose and relevant, using structured and consistent

planning, considered research and analysis of emerging local and national educational matters of significance, and

identification of evidence based, quality assured approaches.

1. Support others across the agency in the planning, research and analysis stages of operational policy development, and

in plain language writing and publishing requirements.

1. Consistent with deadline expectations, prepare and contribute to well researched and informed high-level

documentation, reports and other correspondence.

1. Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with internal stakeholders and clients to ensure efficient and effective

engagement on operational policy issues.

1. Work actively and collaboratively in an agile team environment to assist with continuous operational policy improvement

and governance.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Well-developed knowledge of, or the ability to readily acquire, an understanding of the NT Department of Education

and Training processes, strategic direction, and local and national education initiatives, as they impact on operational

policy.

1. Knowledge and experience in the review and editing of policy documentation, including exemplary written

communication skills and competence in publishing requirements, writing in plain language, with superior attention to

detail and document presentation.

1. Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively as part of a team, engage with staff at all

levels and assist with implementing an ongoing program of continuous improvement, using sound coordination and

project management strategies.

1. Demonstrated organisational and time management skills with a strong ability to manage workload, meet competing

priorities and complete operational policy review and publishing tasks within strict deadlines.

1. High level of initiative and integrity demonstrated by an exemplary standard of ethics and professionalism, with the

ability to deal appropriately and effectively with sensitive issues.

Desirable

1. Tertiary qualification in related field.

Further information

The successful applicant will be required to hold a valid Northern Territory Working with Children Clearance notice or the

ability to obtain.