Job description
Agency Department of Children and Families Work unit Strategic Policy and Commissioning –
Strategy and Coordination
Job title Policy and Project Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $99,519 - $110,953 Location Darwin
Position number 15987 RTF Closing 17/03/2026
Contact officer Jennifer Ferguson 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
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
Develop, coordinate, review and support project, policy and program initiatives of the Strategic Policy and Commissioning
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 complex strategic projects, ensuring alignment to outcomes through evaluation practices and provide progress
reporting as required.
2. Provide support and advice to ensure that projects are compliant with processes and accountabilities.
3. Maintain appropriate administrative and record keeping systems.
4. Coordinate, research and prepare high level briefs, submissions, reports and correspondence to inform decision making
and project implementation as required.
5. Provide documentation support services such as formatting, editing and distribution as well as reviewing and finalising
Ministerial and Cabinet documents in accordance with government processes.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated experience in project management and providing high quality comprehensive information, policy analysis
and program development advice including managing competing priorities to meet deadlines and working collaboratively
with others.
2. Demonstrated high level written communication, reporting, interpersonal skills, and negotiations skills and demonstrated
experience in the preparation of strategic advice, briefings, reports, and other correspondence.
3. Proven initiative and self-motivation with the ability to work independently to a high standard, as well as collaborate
within a small team to lead and 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. Demonstrated sound written and oral communication skills and the ability to build and maintain effective networks and
collaborative partnerships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
6. High level 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).