Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit School Review and Operational Policy
Job title Senior Manager Policy Designation Administrative Officer 7
Job type Part time ( 14 hrs and 42 mins per week) Duration Fixed for 12 months
Salary $113,938 - $122,574 Location Darwin
Position number 36503 RTF Closing 23/11/2025
Contact officer Gail Barwick 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
The Senior Policy Officer provides high level strategic coordination advice, research and support on a wide variety of policy governance,
development, review and publishing activities. This includes advice regarding national and Northern Territory imperatives and other policy
mechanisms that are managed by the QSR – Operational Policy team.
Context statement
The Quality Standards and Regulation division strengthens outcomes for children and young people through robust education and care
compliance, standards, and regulation. QSR works with stakeholders to support the Territory's education and care sector to operate
effectively within legislation, policy and best practice.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide high level strategic advice and information on the policy governance, development, review and publishing cycle to Department
of Education policy owners to enable delivery of multiple, simultaneous policy activities including the responsibilities as custodian of
the Policy and advisory library.
1. Provide high level support to policy owners by developing, preparing and supporting policy governance, development, review and
publishing activities.
1. Provide effective management of identified policy development or review activities that includes advice and support regarding the
policy governance, development, review and publishing cycle.
1. Foster effective collaborative partnerships and consult across the agency in the development, maintenance and evaluation of policy.
2. Research and prepare high level reports, implementation plans, Cabinet and Ministerial correspondence, briefing notes, public
documents, monitoring and evaluation reports and other materials relevant for consideration of Directors, Executive Directors,
Department of Education Executive or the Minister.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Sound strategic and conceptual planning and research skills in a multi-disciplinary environment and demonstrated ability to exercise
strong professional judgement when providing advice to facilitate effective decision making across a number of teams.
2. Demonstrated ability to articulate ideas clearly and fluently, both orally, in writing and visually, to support informed decision-making
linked to policy governance, development, review and publishing.
3. Well-developed knowledge of policy governance, development, review and publishing processes and tools; including an ability to
develop creative and flexible approaches to challenging issues, demonstrated flexibility in planning and managing workloads and task
completion against changing and competing demands to meet tight deadlines.
1. Well-developed knowledge of computer packages and systems, including Microsoft Office suite, NTG processes and TRM, or similar
systems.
1. Demonstrated high level interpersonal and negotiation skills, and an ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures to
build and maintain effective networks with a range of internal and external stakeholders and clients.
Desirable
1. Knowledge regarding NT and national education trends, policies and developments and the NT school environment to contribute to
the development of QSR support strategies and initiatives.
1. Knowledge of relevant acts and regulations and the Department of Education's strategic policy as it influences operational policy.
Further information
The successful applicant will be required to hold a valid Northern Territory working with children clearance notice.