Policy and Project Officer
NT Police, Fire and Emergency Services
Posted 10 days ago
Administrative Officer 5 - Remuneration Package Range $104,408 - $109,514
(including salary $88,297 - $92,687)
Governance and Strategy
Darwin
One full time ongoing vacancy is available
Apply your highly effective secretariat support and research capability to contribute to high-impact policy and governance projects within NT Police.
The Northern Territory Police Force is a modern, professional organisation committed to effectively performing its duties through well-trained and competent staff, advanced technology, strong governance and efficient use of resources in a safe workplace. The NT Police Force focuses on proactive policing to reduce crime and keeping Territorians and their property safe and secure.
As a Policy and Project Officer, in the Governance and Strategy unit you will form part of a collaborative, high-performing governance team focused on enhancing organisational performance, implementing strategic activities, and overseeing change management initiatives to evaluate service quality and efficiency of the NT Police.
Your key responsibilities include, supporting the coordination, development and review of strategic and operational plans, organisational policies and governance documents. This involves conducting research, providing policy advice, preparing briefs and reports, and providing high-quality secretariat support for governance committees.
To be successful you require demonstrated experience preparing and presenting high-level papers and reports, providing secretariat support services to senior committees and conducting in-depth to inform policy decisions. Excellent oral and written communication skills, the ability to managing conflicting deadlines and work both independently and within a team environment is essential.
Experience in policy development and a strong understanding of governance in a public sector or policing environment would be well received.
Explore NT Police:
https://pfes.nt.gov.au/
Explore working in the NT Government:
https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/
https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/work/work-for-nt-government
Explore living in the Territory:
https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/live
https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/move/regional-living-guides/darwin-and-surrounds
https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/Greater_Darwin_regional_guide.pdf#.
For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Jessica Symonds, Senior Policy and Governance Officer on
08 8923 9881 or [email protected]
Quote vacancy number: 24247
Closing date: 05/11/2025
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
About NT Police, Fire and Emergency Services
The Northern Territory Emergency Service is responsible for facilitating Emergency Management planning, raising public awareness of potential disasters and providing a response capability for emergency events through dedicated volunteers, in cooperation with NT and Local Government, as well as community groups.
Members of the Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Service (NTFRS) are our organisation’s most important asset. The NTFRS plays a major part in ensuring the safety of all Territorians by attending a wide range of incidents such as road accidents, chemical spills, industrial accidents, structure fires, grass and bush fires as well investigating the cause of fire and building and plan inspections and educating the public about the importance of fire prevention and fire safety.
The Northern Territory Police Force has developed into a modern well-respected force. It is equipped to meet the needs of the community and members are trained to keep ahead of today’s criminals and their methods.
The motto of the Northern Territory Police Force is “To Serve and Protect”.
The Joint Emergency Services Communications Centre in Darwin has instant contact with all stations, vehicles, aircraft and vessels across the Territory and provides for the Police, Fire, Emergency Services and St John Ambulance Service.
Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website.
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