Administrative Officer 6 – Remuneration Package Range $117,546 - $130,843 (including salary $99,519 - $110,953)
Economic Group – Economic Policy
Darwin, Northern Territory
One ongoing full time vacancy is available
* Drive policy advice on economic, commercial and regulatory issues
* Help to lead a high-performing team
* Enjoy generous conditions and strong career development opportunities
Help shape the Northern Territory's economic future, while enjoying the flexibility and lifestyle benefits of working in Darwin.
The opportunity
At the Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF), we offer dynamic and rewarding career opportunities for professionals seeking to make a real impact on the Northern Territory's economic and financial landscape.
Working in DTF's Economic Policy team means contributing to advice that shapes the Northern Territory's economic future—while enjoying the flexibility, development opportunities and lifestyle benefits of working in Darwin.
We offer:
* Work that matters – you will work on complex, high impact economic and regulatory issues, providing advice to senior executives, the Treasurer and Cabinet
* Strong career development opportunities
* Strong learning opportunities, including structured on the job development, formal training and external study support
* Flexible working arrangements to help balance work, family and lifestyle
* Relocation support for interstate candidates
* Generous leave and conditions, including 6 weeks annual leave
About the role
As a Senior Analyst, you will help to lead the development of evidence-based advice on economic, commercial and regulatory reform. You will work across government to research and analyse major government priorities, projects and reforms and develop high quality advice to inform policy solutions. Critical thinking, the ability to absorb information quickly and provide succinct and accurate advice and communicate with influence are key to success in this role.
Key responsibilities include:
* Undertaking research, analysis and evaluation of policies and issues affecting the Territory and formulating quality strategic advice from economic, regulatory and commercial perspectives
* Preparing a range of high-level documentation including Ministerial and government briefings, policy advice, reports and discussion papers.
* Fostering effective relationships across government including representing Treasury on interdepartmental forums and intergovernmental committees.
To be successful, you will bring:
* Well-developed knowledge of contemporary economic and/or commercial policy frameworks and processes.
* Demonstrated ability to apply research and analytical skills to provide sound advice on regulatory, economic, or commercial policies, strategies, proposals, and issues.
* Ability to develop and implement economic and/or commercial strategies and policy, think strategically, and develop innovative solutions to complex problems.
* Highly-developed written and oral communication skills including the ability to communicate technical work to a general audience.
* Ability to work as part of a high-performing team, manage competing deadlines and contribute to the guidance and development of less experienced staff.
* Ability to develop and maintain courteous professional relationships and work collaboratively with stakeholders to achieve organisational objectives.
Please note, this role is not suited to candidates with a purely accounting or finance background without experience in policy, strategy or advisory functions.
Closing date:
24/05/2026
Vacancy number:
213
Living and working in Darwin
Enjoy a short commute, yearround warm climate and access to some of Australia's most iconic natural environments. Darwin offers a genuine work–life balance and the opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility earlier in your career.
About DTF
The Department of Treasury and Finance provides specialist financial, economic and commercial policy analysis and advice to the Treasurer and Cabinet to support informed decision‐making on issues affecting the Northern Territory. We play a central role in shaping fiscal strategy, economic reform and major policy initiatives, working closely with agencies and stakeholders across government.
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