Assistant Directors & Principal Analysts - Opportunities In Economic Policy Unit

• Advise on Key Economic and Commercial Priorities
• Develop and Influence Policy and Reform Opportunities
• Six Weeks Annual Leave /Fast Track Your Career / Darwin Based

 
This is a fantastic opportunity to experience the lifestyle and diversity of the Northern Territory while leveraging your Economic Policy experience in a government department that is central to the growth and operation of the Territory.
 
Working in a small jurisdiction offers the opportunity to fast track your career development and progression. You will gain exposure to senior executives in government while expanding your experience by working on a diverse range of complex issues. This is a unique environment to rapidly develop your core technical and leadership skills.
 
The NT Department of Treasury and Finance’s Economic Policy unit provides high level research, analysis, and strategic advice on complex economic, commercial, corporate governance and regulatory priorities.
 
As Assistant Director (Ref No. 32206) you will:

• Lead and manage detailed analysis and evaluation of policies and issues affecting the Territory.
• Lead and develop policy and regulatory frameworks, briefings, and research papers.
• Prepare high level documentation including ministerial briefings, policy advice, reports, and discussion papers.
• Lead and develop team members (graduates through to Principal Analysts) to support the delivery of high-quality analysis and the capability growth of the Economic Policy unit.
• Develop and maintain effective and collaborative relationships across government including representing Treasury and the Territory on interdepartmental committees and intergovernmental forums.

As Principal Analyst (Ref No. 32205) you will:

• Perform detailed analysis and evaluation of policies and issues affecting the Territory.
• Provide high level evidence-based advice on key priorities and issues.
• Advise and provide analytical support to policy initiatives/regulatory reforms.
• Prepare high level documents including ministerial briefings, policy advice, reports, and discussion papers.
• Engage and mentor analysts contributing to your allocated assignments/projects.
• Develop collaborative relationships across Treasury and other government agencies.

You will bring:

• Strong economic / commercial policy skills and experience.
• Stakeholder and relationship management skills.
• Inclusive and contemporary leadership (for Assistant Director role).
• Ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) complex matters to different stakeholders.
• A tertiary qualification in an analytical discipline (highly desirable).

Benefits:

The Department of Treasury and Finance is an inclusive and collaborative workplace with attractive benefits including:

• Six weeks annual leave.
• Three weeks personal leave.
• 17.5% annual leave loading.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Professional development programs.
• Mentoring/coaching by senior colleagues.

The roles are based in Darwin therefore interstate based candidates must be willing to relocate. Relocation assistance will be provided.
 
Please forward your resume (and specify the Ref No. of the role you are interested in) via the Apply button by Monday 19th February 2024.
 
For further information please contact Engage People on 08 7905 4*** or request an engagement pack via ***@engagepeople.com.au