Job description
Agency Department of Trade, Business and Asian Relations Work unit Business Innovation
Job title Science Project Officer Designation Administrative Officer 7
Job type Part time (3 days per week – 22 hrs 3 mins) Duration Fixed for 12 months
Salary $113,938 - $122,574 Location Darwin
Position number 17212 RTF 327726 Closing 05/08/2025
Contact officer Martin Redhead, Director on 08 8999 1959
About the agency https://dtbar.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=327726
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.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go
to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
The Innovation Policy Officer will support the Northern Territory Government’s work to accelerate business innovation through
strategic engagement, analysis, and coordination. This includes representing the NT in intergovernmental science and research
forums, preparing briefings and policy materials, identifying and pursuing funding opportunities, and managing stakeholder
engagement with research, industry, and higher education organisations.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Represent the NT Government at national innovation, research and science policy forums.
2. Identify and assess Commonwealth and private sector funding opportunities aligned with Territory priorities.
3. Develop high-quality briefings, submissions, and reports for a range of government audiences.
4. Support development of policies and strategies to advance business innovation through science, remote health, housing, energy
and research.
5. Build collaborative relationships with stakeholders across government, research institutions, industry, and communities.
6. Coordinate and contribute to stakeholder consultations and working groups.
7. Track and advise on trends in national and international science and innovation policy relevant to the Territory.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Proven experience in science, research, or innovation policy, preferably in a government or strategic role.
2. Excellent written communication skills, including policy writing, funding submissions, and ministerial briefings.
3. Strong stakeholder engagement and intergovernmental liaison skills.
4. Demonstrated ability to identify and articulate funding and partnership opportunities.
5. High-level analytical, research, and strategic thinking capability.
6. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities with minimal supervision.
7. A team player, able to work as part of a small multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
1. Relevant qualifications.
2. Understanding of Commonwealth research and innovation funding systems (e.g. NRF, MRFF, ARC, CEFC).
3. Knowledge of Northern Territory development priorities and the challenges of remote service delivery.
4. Experience working with Aboriginal organisations or in cross-cultural environments.
