Policy Officer

at  AttorneyGenerals Department

Job description
Agency Attorney-General’s Department Work unit Public Guardian and Trustee
Job title Policy Officer Designation Administrative Officer 7
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $113,938 - $122,574 Location Darwin
Position number 40735 RTF 314730 Closing 03/02/2025
Contact officer Leah Magee, Director Strategic and Operational Support on 08 8939 0174 or Leah.Magee@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://agd.nt.gov.au/homepage
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=314730

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 high-level critical analysis, strategic advice and support in the development and implementation of policies and legislation across
the Public Guardian and Trustee (PGT) contributing to effective service delivery and promoting a culture of integrity and accountability.
Context statement
The PGT provides essential services in the areas of adult guardianship, estate administration and trust management as well as Will-making
and registration, and storage services for Wills and Advance Personal Plans. This role focuses on policy development and contributes to
the development and implementation of legislation, providing high-level advice and analysis to address emerging issues, and ensuring
alignment with PGT’s strategic goals.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Initiate and provide high-level policy advice regarding the delivery of services by the PGT.
2. Undertake research, analysis and evaluation of a wide range of legislation-related issues, contemporary practice and emerging trends
in public guardianship that impact the Northern Territory (NT).
3. Participate in the development and implementation of legislation, policies, procedures, strategies and specific projects which support
the effective management of guardianship issues and national reforms.
4. Prepare high-level documentation including reports, discussion papers, submissions, briefings and correspondence.
5. Build and maintain collaborative relationships with a diverse range of local, Territory and national stakeholders.
6. Maintain effective reporting systems in all areas of responsibility to ensure the timely identification and management of risks and that
service standards are consistently meeting needs and expectations of clients and stakeholders.
7. Follow defined service quality standards, workplace health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken
in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Sound knowledge and understanding of current trends, principles, practices and issues relevant to adult guardianship or,
demonstrated ability to develop and gain this expertise.
2. Advanced skills in strategic analysis, research, and high-level report writing to develop and communicate well-founded policy advice.
3. Demonstrated ability to develop and manage complex, sensitive projects effectively and meet strict deadlines.
4. Excellent communication skills, with proven capability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
5. Experience in preparing high-level correspondence and reports including Ministerial briefs and publications for varied stakeholder
groups.
6. Proven experience in strategic planning, system/program evaluation and quality improvement methodologies.
7. Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated experience in liaison, negotiation and consultation.
8. Ability to design, implement and evaluate initiatives, applying strategic and creative thinking to analyse and resolve complex issues.
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline such as Law, Public Administration, Social or Behavioural Sciences or similar.
Further information
The successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history check

Please refer the Job description for details