Policy and Project Officer

Agency Department of Children and Families Work unit Strategic Policy and Commissioning

Job title Policy and Project Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $102,505 - $114,282 Location Darwin

Position number 15987 RTF 356821 Closing 13/10/2026

Contact officer Kara Godbaz on 08 8999 2201 or [email protected]

About the agency https://families.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=356821

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity
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.

Primary objective
Provide administrative and project support to facilitate the development, coordination and review of project, policy and program initiatives

of the Strategic Policy and Commissioning (SPC) team within the Department of Children and Families.

Context statement
Strategic Planning and Commissioning supports our agency to provide high level advice, manage and coordinate the development of

proposals that advance the Agency’s strategic reform agenda, including designing and implementing major reforms and strategic projects.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Support strategic projects, ensuring alignment to outcomes through evaluation practices and assist with progress reporting as required.

2. Provide support and advice to the SPC team to facilitate the development of projects that are compliant with processes and

accountabilities.

3. Maintain appropriate administrative and record keeping systems.

4. Assist in the research and preparation of high-level briefs, submissions, reports and Government correspondence.

5. Provide documentation support services such as formatting, editing and distribution as well as supporting the development of

Ministerial and Cabinet documents in accordance with Government processes.

Selection criteria
Essential

1. Demonstrated experience providing support to project management initiatives and providing program development advice including

managing competing deadlines and working collaboratively with others.

2. Demonstrated sound ability to produce written communication and reporting, interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience in

supporting teams in the preparation of Government correspondence.

3. Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaborate within a small team to manage a variety of strategic tasks, and a proven

ability to perform under pressure.

4. Demonstrated ability in the use of computer applications and databases such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook or similar systems or

the ability to quickly acquire this knowledge.

5. Proven ability to build and maintain effective networks with a range of internal and external stakeholders and interact effectively with

people from diverse cultures.

6. Sound skills in maintaining data with thoroughness, attention to detail and accuracy.

Desirable

1. Tertiary qualification in human services, social sciences, public policy, project management, or a related field.

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).