Policy Officer

Job description
Agency Department of Mining and Energy Work unit Sustainable Energy Development
Job title Policy Officer Designation Administrative Office 6
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 30/06/2028
Salary $99,519 - $110,953 Location Darwin
Position number 48233 RTF 354054 Closing 24/08/2026
Contact officer Simon Pickering, Director Sustainable Energy Policy at Simon.Pickering@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://dme.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=354054
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
You will provide sound evidence-based research, analysis and advice on policy issues related to the Northern Territory’s
electricity systems and sustainable energy industries to deliver long-term affordable, secure, reliable and sustainable
outcomes for the NT.

Context statement
Sustainable Energy Development develops, de-risks and coordinates delivery of energy policies, strategies and projects to
strengthen electricity market design and create industry certainty. The division promotes investment and secures electricity
service equity and accessibility.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Undertake research and prepare analysis on a broad range of policy, regulatory, project and industry development issues

and considerations impacting the NT electricity and sustainable energy sector.
2. Work collaboratively with other government agencies, industry and stakeholders to develop and deliver effective policy

and programs.
3. Prepare briefs, correspondence, reports, presentations and papers for various audiences.
4. Support the delivery of broader project facilitation, industry development and regulatory reform activities.
5. Assist with the management of grant programs within the Sustainable Energy Development portfolio.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated experience in policy research, development and evaluation; including sound conceptual and analytical

skills to understand and deal with complex policy issues.
2. High-level written communication skills and the ability to deliver clear and considered advice, including demonstrated

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

relationships, including with people from diverse cultures.
4. Demonstrated ability to understand, translate and integrate information in short timeframes, and work as part of a small

professional team to deliver good outcomes.
5. Demonstrated sound professional judgement and the ability to apply innovative thinking to identify options and generate

solutions.

Desirable
1. Tertiary qualifications in public policy, economics, law or other relevant disciplines.
2. Demonstrated understanding of the national and local energy sector.

Further information
When choosing to apply for this position, the applicant should consider the full requirements of the position in aligning their
work experience and capabilities to this role. Refer to the Capability Leadership Framework Level 6.