Policy and Project Manager

Job description

Agency Department of Children and Families Work unit Children and Families Programs

Job title Policy and Project Manager Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1

Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 6 months

Salary $128,551 - $143,611 Location Darwin

Position number RTF Closing 09/11/2025

Contact officer Karen Taylor, A/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

To provide high-level programmatic research, advice, support and strategic commissioning to the design and implementation of a proposed

cares register in the Northern Territory that strengthens child safety, quality assurance, and information-sharing across the care sector

through a coordinated whole-of-government approach.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Initiate and manage the Carers Register project to ensure align with Commonwealth, NTG and DCF frameworks and strategies,

including, though not limited to Closing the Gap, Generational Strategy, Safe and Supported.

2. Research, critically analyse and advise on policy, legislation and operational impacts relating to the establishment and implementation

of a Carers Register.

1. Prepare and coordinate high level reports, briefing papers, strategies, plans and correspondence for the CEO, Minister, and Cabinet.

2. Establish and maintain strong collaborative relationships with other NT agencies, Commonwealth Government, and community sector

representatives to ensure a partnership-based approach to achieving goals in required timeframes.

1. Engage with a wide range of stakeholders including diverse groups of children, families, and communities; government agencies;

community organisations and Aboriginal organisations.

1. Work collaboratively across the Children and Families Programs to ensure alignment with other activities and the timely progression

of the reform agenda.

1. Action strategic commissioning processes, including analysis, scope development, procurement, negotiation, and ongoing programme

relationship grant and contract management to support the delivery and sustainability of the Carers Register and related care sector

outcomes.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated ability in developing and implementing high level polices, programs and initiatives relating to social policy issues that

impact the Northern Territory, including issues that affect children and families experiencing vulnerability.

1. Highly developed oral and written communications skills including demonstrated experience in drafting technical requirements, high-

level advice such as cabinet submissions, ministerial briefings, and/or equivalent high-level persuasive documents.

1. Substantial experience in negotiating effectively and professionally; working in partnerships across organisations and with multiple

stakeholders in a politically sensitive and culturally diverse environment.

1. Proven experience in managing projects including knowledge of project management frameworks, the ability to meet deadlines, cope

with pressure and to work as part of a team.

1. Highly developed strategic, conceptual, and analytical and research skills to evaluate issues, define options and prepare

recommendations for scrutiny at the Executive, Ministerial and Government level.

1. Ability to manage confidential and sensitive issues across government and external stakeholders.

Desirable

1. Bachelor's degree or other postgraduate qualification in humanities, social science, public policy, management or related field.

1. Experience working in or with community sector organisations in the Northern Territory.

Further information

The recommended applicant will be required to hold a current Working with Children Clearance notice and undergo a criminal history

check (a criminal history will not exclude an applicant firm this position unless it is a relevant criminal history).