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Policy Officer

3 weeks ago

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Job description

Agency Department of People, Sport and Culture Work unit Office of Youth Affairs - Social Inclusion

Job title Policy Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6

Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 25/09/2026

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

Position number 16855 RTF Closing 02/09/2025

Contact officer Ben Poveda-Alfonso, Manager 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

The Policy Officer is responsible for developing, coordinating and implementing and evaluating specific youth projects in consultation with

the Manager; and to provide a conduit between young people, the youth sector and the Northern Territory Government. In addition to

developing linkages with young people and youth service providers, the Policy Officer also undertakes a range of research activities which

contribute to the development of youth related policies and initiatives in the Northern Territory and supports the administration of grants.

Context statement

The Policy Officer role works extensively with stakeholders, including young people to plan and coordinate all aspects and achieve the

best outcomes of youth programs such as the Northern Territory Youth Round Table, the Northern Territory Youth Week and the School

Holiday Activities Calendars. The suitable applicant will be required to work flexible hours, including weekends.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Manage and coordinate all aspects of youth programs, including financial management of the program and facilitation of weekend and

virtual meetings.

  1. Prepare high level reports and correspondence including Ministerial and Legislative Assembly Briefings, Cabinet Submissions, speech

notes and media releases.

3. Investigate national and international trends and initiatives in youth issues and provide advice regarding the feasibility of adapting

these initiatives to the Territory context.

4. Foster collaborative relationships across Government, the private sector and the community in advancing the priorities of young

Territorians.

5. Assist with the administration of grants through the Grants NT system and contribute to and support other functions and projects

undertaken by the Office of Youth Affairs as needed.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in project management, financial management, and facilitation of meetings.

2. Proven experience in research and analysis and in presenting detailed and complex information in plain English.

3. Demonstrated skills and experience in preparing high level reports and correspondence, including Ministerial and Legislative Assembly

briefings, Cabinet submissions, annual reports or similar and research reports.

4. Experience in fostering networks and building partnerships with key stakeholders, particularly the ability to work with and develop

relationships with young people.

5. Ability to apply an understanding and commitment to the principles and practices of community engagement.

6. High level of motivation and the ability to work under pressure with changing priorities and deadlines.

7. High level of communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively work and interact with people from diverse

cultures, backgrounds and community groups.

8. Demonstrated working experience in social media marketing and communications.

9. Knowledge of NT Government procurement and grants processes and the ability to use Grants NT system or similar.

Desirable

1. Knowledge of NT Public Sector financial management, and budget and procurement principles, practices and procedures or similar.

  1. NT Driver's licence or ability to obtain.

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 from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history).