Principal Policy Officer

Description:

Job description
Agency NT Police Force Work unit Domestic Violence and Youth Strategy and Policy
Job title Principal Policy Officer Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 24/12/2025
Salary $128,551 - $143,611 Location Darwin
Position number 18451 RTF 316181 Closing 26/02/2025
Contact officer Adrian Kidney, A/Superintendent on 08 8995 5445 or Adrian.Kidney@pfes.nt.gov.au
About the agency https://pfes.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=316181
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
Provide policy advice and support, conduct and contribute to complex research and analysis in relation to development, coordination,
implementation and evaluation of domestic violence and youth related policies.
Context statement
The Domestic Violence and Youth Strategy and Policy team provides support and guidance to a range of stakeholders including Police
members, Police Executives and intergovernmental working groups. The role will contribute to design and implementation of significant
reforms within the domestic violence and youth policing fields.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Identify and research policy issues, in particular domestic violence and youth related issues.
2. Lead the analysis and positioning of policy options to recommend and develop solutions.
3. Conduct policy consultation and negotiation on complex stakeholder issues.
4. Prepare a range of policy documents, written briefings and funding submissions for internal and external stakeholders.
5. Monitor implementation of existing policies, conduct reviews to inform future policy development, and coordinate the implementation
of new policy.
6. Provide specialised advice on highly complex and sensitive policy matters.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Experience in policy governance, including a thorough understanding of policy development, implementation, and monitoring and
evaluation processes, and what is required to drive and influence those processes.
2. Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret legislation and business plans, including what it means in operational terms, and
translate strategic intent into policy and procedure.
3. Demonstrated organisational skills with the ability to work with a high level of autonomy and accountability, manage competing
priorities, and meet critical timeframes.
4. High level research skills and ability to think critically and distil evidence, including quantitate and qualitative data, into succinct written
and verbal advice.
5. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships, facilitate dialogue and information flows around government
objectives, and influence change to achieve policy outcomes.
6. Sound political acumen, confidentiality and diplomacy skills.
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualification in a relevant field.
2. Understanding of the role and functions of the NT Police with respect to domestic violence and youth, or ability to rapidly obtain.
Further information
Applicants should review the expectations of employees outlined in the NTPS Capability Framework in conjunction with this job
description. The successful applicant must consent to a check by the NT Police Force of criminal records and intelligence data to confirm
that they have no significant criminal history.