Job description
Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Youth Justice
Job title Senior Policy Officer Designation Administrative Officer 7
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 12 months
Salary $113,938 - $122,574 Location Darwin
Position number RTF Closing 04/01/2026
Contact officer Danyelle Jarvis, Director Youth Justice Clinical Services 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
As a key member of the Policy team for the legislative amendment project, provide high level proactive development and
implementation of policy guidance and operational procedure to improve integration and effectiveness in youth justice
practice, youth detention centre operations, and assist in the application of legislative frameworks to assist operational safety
and compliance in the Northern Territory.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide high level advice on complex issues related to development of policy, procedure and their implementation in
the youth justice system in the NT.
2. Lead and develop briefing material, policy, strategies, project documentation and procedures relative to the legislative
amendments in youth justice.
3. Plan, support and monitor the introduction and implementation of policy in the youth justice system.
4. Prepare a range of complex correspondence in response to requests from a broad range of community stakeholders,
executive and government.
5. Establish and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the success of the
legislative amendment project tasks.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Sound knowledge and experience in the preparation of policy, consultation and communication materials, briefing
papers, project documentation, and other high-level documentation, appropriately targeted to the intended audience.
1. Demonstrated ability to research and critically analyse information from varied sources, with high attention to detail, to
support the development of policies and projects.
1. Demonstrated experience in clearly articulating complex matters to diverse audiences both in writing and verbally.
2. High-level organisational and time-management skills with proven ability to manage priorities and deliver quality
outcomes in a constantly changing environment with minimal supervision.
5. Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including ability to build and maintain effective networks with
a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
6. Experience interacting effectively with people from diverse cultures.
Desirable
1. Degree of relevant discipline such as public administration, business administration, law, social science or similar.
2. Knowledge and understanding of contemporary and strategic issues facing youth justice in the NT and of current
government priorities and approaches to address these issues.
Further information
The preferred or 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.