Agency Department of Children and Families Work unit Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence
Prevention
Job title Senior Policy and Projects Officer - Domestic, Designation Administrative Officer 7
Family and Sexual Violence
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 01/07/2026
Salary $117,356 - $126,251 Location Darwin
Position number 44864 RTF 348598 Closing 08/06/2026
Contact officer Anna Davis on 08 8999 25***or ***email_hidden***
About the agency https://families.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=348598
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.
Primary objective
Develop and implement policy, programs and projects for the Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence (DFSV) Reduction Division,
including primary prevention, early intervention, programs for people who use domestic and family violence, response, recovery
and healing, and systemic enablers and reform coordination.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Contribute to the implementation of the Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Reduction Framework.
2. Develop and implement domestic, family, and sexual violence programs, projects, policies, and procedures, and undertake
research and analysis to ensure good practice policy and evidence-based program implementation.
3. Cultivate strong, effective relationships with regional, intergovernmental, and non-government stakeholders, to encourage
meaningful communication and input in the development and implementation of domestic, family, and sexual violence policies
and programs.
4. Coordinate and prepare complex documents including Ministerial briefings and reports that provide information and advice on
domestic, family, and sexual violence reduction policies and programs.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Excellent writing skills, including ability to research and prepare a range of high-quality written material including policies and
procedures, reports, and correspondence, such as Ministerial briefings and Cabinet submissions.
2. Highly developed analytical, advisory, and research skills.
3. Excellent project management skills including planning, executing and closing projects. Key competencies include risk
management, proactive problem solving, initiative and clear communication among stakeholders.
4. Well-developed relationship management skills including the ability to develop and manage strong collaborative partnerships
with a diverse range of government, non-government, and community stakeholders.
5. Expertise in the prevention of and response to DFSV, particularly in the context of the Northern Territory, and an understanding
of national and international policies, trends, and initiatives.
6. Understanding of diverse cultural perspectives related to domestic, family, and sexual violence, particularly in relation to
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field.
2. Northern Territory drivers' licence or ability to obtain.
3. Ability to travel, within the Territory (including remote communities) and interstate, as required.
Further information
The selected applicant will be required to hold a current NT Working with Children Notice (Ochre Card) and undergo a criminal
history check (a criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history). Applicants
should supply a certified copy of their qualification with their application.