Policy and Project Officer

Northern Territory Police Force; Darwin; On-site; AUD 88,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

A public safety agency is seeking a Policy and Project Officer to assist in governance activities and reporting within the Northern Territory Police. The ideal candidate will have experience in report preparation, strong research and communication skills, and the ability to manage tasks effectively under pressure. This full-time position offers a salary range of $88,297 - $92,687, located in Darwin, Australia.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing and presenting high level papers and reports.
• Proven ability to conduct targeted, comprehensive, timely research.
• Effective oral and written communication skills to prepare briefs and reports.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate reporting requirements for the NT Police Executive.
• Assist with project management functions and reporting.
• Prepare and produce reports and responses to stakeholders.

Skills

High level report preparation

Research skills

Effective communication

Task management

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant qualifications in business or policy development

Job description

Overview

Job description. Agency NT Police Force Work unit Governance and Strategy. Job title Policy and Project Officer Designation Administrative Officer 5. Job type Full time Duration Ongoing. Salary $88,297 - $92,687 Location Darwin. Position number 24247 RTF 332651 Closing 05/11/2025. Contact officer Jessica Symonds, Senior Policy and Governance Officer on 08 8923 9881 or [e-mail].

About the agency http://www.pfes.nt.gov.au/ Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=332651

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

Work within a small team to assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of organisational performance metrics, and change management associated with strategic governance activities and projects, to improve the quality and efficiency of services in the Northern Territory Police.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Coordinate reporting requirements for the NT Police Executive and provide secretariat support to governance committees as required.
2. Assist with project management functions and reporting requirements associated with strategic governance activities and projects.
3. Assist with processes associated with promulgation of General Orders, internal policy and program evaluation activity.
4. Assist in the development, implementation, monitoring, reporting and analysis of organisational performance metrics.
5. Prepare and produce reports, briefing papers and responses to requests for information from a range of stakeholders.
6. Provide general administrative support such as document filing and retrieval, coding of invoices, printing and collating documents etc.

Selection criteria

1. Essential
2. Experience in preparing and presenting high level papers and reports, and providing secretariat support services to high level committees.
3. Proven ability to conduct targeted, comprehensive, timely and high quality research to support policy development.
4. Effective oral and written communication skills to prepare briefs, reports, correspondence; and to maintain and develop stakeholder relationships.
5. Ability to work under pressure, coordinate and manage tasks, prioritise commitments and meet critical deadlines while maintaining quality standards.
6. Ability to work with initiative and autonomy, both independently and as part of a team, in a continually changing environment.
7. Good interpersonal, collaboration and diplomacy skills, including the ability to represent the agency at meetings, present to executive, and network with stakeholders.

Desirable

1. Qualifications or experience in a relevant field such as, business, policy development, project management, program evaluation.
2. An understanding of internal and external issues likely to impact upon the Northern Territory Police Force.

Further information

The successful applicant must consent to a check by NT Police of criminal records and intelligence data to confirm they have no significant criminal history record.