Senior Project Officer

Job description
Agency Department of Trade, Business and Asian Work unit Business and Industry Development

Relations
Job title Senior Project Officer Designation Administrative Officer 7
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $117,356 - $126,251 Location Darwin
Position numbers 11360 RTF 353994 Closing 30/08/2026
Contact officer Arabella Ward on 08 8999 5096 or Arabella.Ward@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://dtbar.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=353994
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity
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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
Support government to drive local business and industry growth through the development and management of targeted
initiatives to increase local participation in the service and supply chains of priority industries, including gas and minerals.

Context statement
The Department of Trade, Business and Asian Relations (DTBAR) is the Northern Territory Government’s lead agency to
shape an enabling environment that activates industry, attracts investment and drives business growth to sustain a vibrant
Territory economy and lifestyle. The Business and Industry Unit within the Policy, Strategy and Insights Division works across
industry and government to drive business and economic development. This includes delivering analysis, advice and policy
development that strengthens a competitive and effective business environment, advocates for the Territory’s interests, and
supports the Territory’s workforce needs.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Support local industry participation in gas, mineral and other priority sector service and supply chains through targeted

initiatives, programs and events.
2. Provide evidence-based analysis and strategic advice to inform government policy, decision-making and program delivery.
3. Prepare briefs, discussion papers, correspondence and meeting materials for Ministerial, Cabinet and stakeholder

engagement.
4. Deliver and coordinate project, programs, initiatives and events that help Territory businesses grow capabilities and

contribute to policy objectives, including contract oversight where required.
5. Build and maintain collaborative relationships with government, industry and stakeholders through working groups,

forums and meetings.
6. Drive innovative solutions to complex policy and program challenges, delivering outcomes on schedule and to a high

standard.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated experience in policy research, project planning, program development and evaluation, including the ability

to analyse complex policy issues and use evidence and data to inform advice.
2. High level communication skills and the ability to deliver clear and considered advice, including demonstrated ability

preparing briefings, reports, presentations and Ministerial correspondence.
3. Proven collaboration and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to establish and sustain productive working

relationships.
4. Demonstrated understanding of Territory and national business, industry and economic development trends and

opportunities, including the political environment and the ability to translate this into meaningful advice.
5. Demonstrated ability to process complex information and work collaboratively to deliver quality outcomes.

Desirable
1. Tertiary qualifications in public policy, economics, business or other relevant disciplines.
2. Knowledge or experience working within energy and mineral resources service and service and supply chains.