Senior Policy and Projects Officer - Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence

Agency Department of Children and Families Work unit Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence

Prevention

Job title Senior Policy and Projects Officer - Domestic, Designation Administrative Officer 7

Family and Sexual Violence

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 01/07/2026

Salary $117,356 - $126,251 Location Darwin

Position number 44864 RTF 348598 Closing 08/06/2026

Contact officer Anna Davis on 08 8999 2597 or ***email_hidden***

About the agency https://families.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=348598

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.

Primary objective

Develop and implement policy, programs and projects for the Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence (DFSV) Reduction Division,

including primary prevention, early intervention, programs for people who use domestic and family violence, response, recovery

and healing, and systemic enablers and reform coordination.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Contribute to the implementation of the Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Reduction Framework.

2. Develop and implement domestic, family, and sexual violence programs, projects, policies, and procedures, and undertake

research and analysis to ensure good practice policy and evidence-based program implementation.

3. Cultivate strong, effective relationships with regional, intergovernmental, and non-government stakeholders, to encourage

meaningful communication and input in the development and implementation of domestic, family, and sexual violence policies

and programs.

4. Coordinate and prepare complex documents including Ministerial briefings and reports that provide information and advice on

domestic, family, and sexual violence reduction policies and programs.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Excellent writing skills, including ability to research and prepare a range of high-quality written material including policies and

procedures, reports, and correspondence, such as Ministerial briefings and Cabinet submissions.

2. Highly developed analytical, advisory, and research skills.

3. Excellent project management skills including planning, executing and closing projects. Key competencies include risk

management, proactive problem solving, initiative and clear communication among stakeholders.

4. Well-developed relationship management skills including the ability to develop and manage strong collaborative partnerships

with a diverse range of government, non-government, and community stakeholders.

5. Expertise in the prevention of and response to DFSV, particularly in the context of the Northern Territory, and an understanding

of national and international policies, trends, and initiatives.

6. Understanding of diverse cultural perspectives related to domestic, family, and sexual violence, particularly in relation to

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.

Desirable

1. Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field.

2. Northern Territory drivers’ licence or ability to obtain.

3. Ability to travel, within the Territory (including remote communities) and interstate, as required.

Further information

The selected applicant will be required to hold a current NT Working with Children Notice (Ochre Card) and undergo a criminal

history check (a criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history). Applicants

should supply a certified copy of their qualification with their application.