Senior Administrative Officer 2 Remuneration Package Range $173,421 - $188,860 (including salary $148,302 - $161,638)
Office of the Children’s Commissioner
Full time vacancy in Darwin, Northern Territory

• Safeguard the rights and best interests of the Territory’s children and youth.
• Deliver effective, strategic and analytical advice to the Commissioner.
• Monitor the administration of the Care and Protection of Children Act 2007.

Apply your leadership and extensive strategic planning, information and project management skills to the Office of the Children’s Commissioner.

As the Assistant Children’s Commissioner, your primary objective is to provide leadership and strategic policy direction to the Office of the Children’s Commissioner and promote the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable children.

Your key duties and responsibilities include assisting in the management and oversight of complex and sensitive investigations dealing with the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable children and the effective resolution of matters that are of a highly confidential and sensitive nature. Your superior interpersonal, negotiation and consultative skills, along with your extensive experience in providing high level strategic policy advice will be evident in your briefs for Cabinet and Ministerial advice. In addition your integrity, impartiality, confidentiality and appreciation of cross cultural issues will help drive future reform across the various sectors.

To be successful, you require demonstrated capacity to fulfil the functions of the Assistant Commissioner, and recent experience in the management of human, financial, technological and infrastructure resources. Proven knowledge and understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the ability to interact with those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds is essential.

In return, you will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package inclusive of 11.5% superannuation, 6 weeks annual recreation and 3 weeks personal leave, 3 days Christmas closedown leave, 17.5% annual leave loading and professional development opportunities to grow your career in a supportive coaching and mentoring environment.

This is a great time to consider a move to the Northern Territory. Enjoy an enviable lifestyle and work-life balance, explore stunning landscapes, and enjoy spectacular sunsets, lightening displays and the tropical climate. Experience a rich multicultural society and community spirit, making Darwin an easy place to live, work and make new friends. Relocation assistance may be available to successful applicants.

About us:

• OCC site (nt.gov.au)

Explore the Territory:

• https://theterritory.com.au/live/why-move-to-the-territory
• https://northernterritory.com/darwin-and-surrounds/destinations/darwin
• https://www.australia.com/en/places/darwin-and-surrounds/guide-to-darwin.html

The Office of Children’s Commission supports

• Special Measures Plan

For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Shahleena Musk, Children’s Commissioner 08 8999 6066
or [email protected]

Quote vacancy number: 29362
Closing date: 10.04.2025

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search