Job description
Agency Department of Treasury and Finance Work unit Economic Group – Economic Policy, Regulation
and Commercial
Job title Assistant Director Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 12 months
Salary $132,408 - $147,919 Location Darwin
Position number 25260007 RTF 346239 Closing 05/05/2026
Contact officer Ray Nguyen on 08 8999 6826 or
About the agency https://treasury.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=346239
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 high-level advice to internal and external senior stakeholders on major government priorities, projects and reforms,
undertake quality analysis of a range of complex issues affecting the Territory including from economic, commercial and regulatory
reform perspectives, prepare complex reports and lead the implementation of policy.
Context statement
As an Assistant Director in the Economic Policy team, you will have a lead role in providing strategic advice and driving priority
reform projects across economic, commercial and regulatory policy areas. You will lead engagement across the team and
government agencies to analyse policy challenges, provide advice on major government priorities, projects and reforms, build a
case for change, and, in some cases, lead implementation. Critical thinking, the ability to absorb information quickly and provide
succinct and accurate advice are key to success in this role. As an Assistant Director, you will play a central role in managing
projects, influencing high-level decision-making, and providing strategic direction and support to other team members.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Lead and manage detailed analysis and evaluation of policies and issues affecting the Territory from economic, regulatory and
commercial, perspectives.
2. Oversee and guide the development of relevant policy, briefings and research papers.
3. Prepare and review high-level documentation including Ministerial briefings, policy advice, reports and discussion papers.
4. Represent and advocate the interests of Treasury and the Territory in meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
5. Manage and mentor a team of analysts, including setting direction and providing guidance and professional development.
6. Cultivate and maintain effective and collaborative relationships across Treasury and other Government agencies to achieve
outcomes.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Extensive knowledge of contemporary economic policy, regulatory and/or commercial frameworks and processes.
2. Proven ability to provide high quality evidence-based analysis and advice on economic, regulatory, commercial and/or
commercial contract matters.
3. Outstanding written and oral communication skills and with extensive experience in preparing briefings on complex matters to
a high standard.
4. Demonstrated ability to establish priorities, meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks while working collaboratively with a
range of stakeholders.
5. Proven ability to lead the development and implementation of economic and/or commercial strategies and policy and develop
innovative solutions to complex problems.
6. Proven interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a senior member of a high-performing team, lead and manage small teams
to deliver key priorities and develop staff capability.
7. An ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualifications in economics, public policy, commerce, finance, law or a related discipline.
Further information
Candidates will be required to make a conflict-of-interest declaration and pre-employment checks may be undertaken for some
applicants. This position may be required to work overtime at peak times of the year.