Job description
Agency Department of Mining and Energy Work unit Sustainable Energy Development
Job title Assistant Director Strategic Energy Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1
Policy
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 30/06/2027
Salary $132,408 - $147,919 Location Darwin
Position number 25585 RTF 343635 Closing 24/03/ 2026
Contact officer Chris Wicks, Director Energy Reform 08 8999 6306 or
About the agency https://dme.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=343635
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF
YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity 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
You will provide high-quality and evidence-based research, analysis and advice on strategic and regulatory policy issues
related to the Northern Territory’s electricity systems and energy industries to deliver long-term affordable, secure, reliable
and sustainable outcomes for the NT.
Context statement
Sustainable Energy Development develops, de-risks and coordinates delivery of energy policies, strategies and projects to
strengthen electricity market design and create industry certainty. This includes delivering analysis, advice and policy
development to promote investment and secure electricity service equity and accessibility.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide high-quality and evidence-based research, analysis and advice on strategic and regulatory policy issues related
to the NT’s electricity systems and national energy industries.
2. Prepare high-quality briefs, correspondence, policy, research and discussion papers to inform and advise ministers,
Cabinet, department heads and stakeholders
3. Represent the Department on cross-agency and intergovernmental working groups.
4. Drive strategic thinking to identify options and generate solutions, including policy development and analysis, to resolve
complex issues within challenging timeframes.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated high level written skills and the ability to consistently produce clear and concise work of a high standard.
2. Highly developed analytical and research skills and the ability to translate this into meaningful advice.
3. Demonstrated experience preparing sound policy and regulatory advice and recommendations on a range of broad and
complex issues related to energy.
4. Demonstrated high order strategic, conceptual and problem-solving skills and the ability to plan and prioritise work to
meet deadlines.
5. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to develop and maintain effective stakeholder
relationships and collaborative partnerships.
6. Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret relevant legislation and subordinate rules
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualifications in public policy, law, economics or other relevant disciplines.
2. Extensive knowledge of, or demonstrated experience in, electricity systems and energy industries.
Further information
When choosing to apply for this position, the applicant should consider the full requirements of the position in aligning their
work experience and capabilities to this role. Refer to the Capability Framework Level 8.