Policy Officer

Agency Attorney-General’s Department Work unit Public Guardian and Trustee

Job title Policy Officer Designation Administrative Officer 7

Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 03/05/2028

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

Position number 40735 RTF 349647 Closing 02/07/2026

Contact officer Leah Magee on 08 8999 4157 or ***email_hidden***

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=349647

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR

TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity

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

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, health care decision making, 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 stakeholders at local, Territory and national levels.

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 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.