Analyst

Northern Territory Government; Darwin; On-site; AUD 111,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Six weeks annual leave

Job summary

Northern Territory Government in Darwin is seeking an Administrative Officer 5 to join the Economic Policy team. The role contributes directly to advice on NT’s significant economic, commercial and regulatory issues and offers early responsibility, exposure to senior decision makers and space to shape policy impact.

You will research and analyse complex issues, prepare briefings and reports, and work closely with Treasury and other agencies to develop evidence-based policy advice.

Qualifications

• Strong research and analytical skills applied to economic, regulatory or commercial issues.
• Experience contributing to policy development or advisory work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to explain complex ideas simply.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively to deliver high-quality advice.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyse complex economic, regulatory and commercial issues affecting the Territory.
• Support development of evidence-based policy advice, prepare high quality briefings and reports, and work with stakeholders across Treasury and other agencies.

Skills

Strong research & analytical skills

Policy development / advisory

Clear written & verbal communication

Prioritization & collaboration

Education

Economics / public policy degree

Job description

Administrative Officer 5 - Remuneration Package Range $110,748 - $116,165

(including salary $93,674 - $98,332)

Economic Group – Economic Policy

Darwin

Two ongoing / fixed vacancies are available

The opportunity

Working in the Department of Treasury and Finance’s Economic Policy team, you will contribute directly to advice on some of the Northern Territory’s most significant economic, commercial and regulatory issues.

This role offers early responsibility, genuine influence and exposure to senior decision makers. You will help shape advice to senior executives, the Treasurer and Cabinet — providing exposure and responsibility that often exceeds expectations for this career stage.

If you are looking to deepen your skills, broaden your experience and accelerate your development, this role offers a rare combination of responsibility, variety and impact.

Why this role is different

• Breadth and impact - You will work across a wide range of economic, regulatory and commercial issues, rather than being confined to a narrow policy niche.
• Early exposure - You will contribute to high level advice and major reform work that is typically reserved for more senior roles elsewhere.
• Career acceleration - The pace, variety and responsibility of this role provide strong foundations for progression within Treasury, across government, or into senior advisory roles.
• Support and development - You’ll be part of a high performing team that values learning, structured on the job development, and formal training.
• Lifestyle benefits - Enjoy a short commute, a warm climate, generous leave (including six weeks annual leave), and access to some of Australia’s most unique natural environments.

About the role

As an Analyst, you will research and analyse complex economic, commercial and regulatory issues affecting the Territory. You will support the development of evidence based policy advice, prepare high quality briefings and reports, and work closely with stakeholders across Treasury and other agencies.

This role will suit someone who enjoys problem solving, thinks critically, and can distil complex information into clear, practical advice.

About you

You will bring:

• Strong research and analytical skills applied to economic, regulatory or commercial issues
• Experience contributing to policy development or advisory work including analysis, briefing or stakeholder engagement
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex ideas simply
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively to deliver highquality advice within defined timeframes.

You may have qualifications in economics, public policy, commerce, finance, accounting, law or a related discipline, or equivalent experience from a consulting, advisory or policy environment where you have built strong analytical, problemsolving and stakeholder skills.

This role is not suited to candidates with a purely accounting or transactional finance background without associated policy or advisory experience.

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 genuinely different professional and personal experience — one where your work has visibility and impact, and where responsibility comes earlier. For early career professionals, it’s a chance to step up, move faster, and do work that matters.

We offer:

• Relocation support for interstate candidates
• Generous leave and conditions, including 6 weeks annual leave

To learn more:

For further information about this vacancy please contact:

Fiona Park, Senior Director on 08 8999 5599 or [e-mail]

Quote vacancy number: 18359