Regional Executive Director

Job description
Agency Department of Chief Minister and Cabinet Work unit Territory Regional Coordination
Job title Regional Executive Director Designation Executive Contract Officer 2
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 01/06/2029
Remuneration $247,170 Location Darwin
package
Position number 44605 RTF 324028 Closing 17/06/2025
Contact officer Tom Leeming on 08 8999 5216 or tom.leeming@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://cmc.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=324028

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.
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to the OCPE website.

Primary objective
You will provide regional leadership and coordination for the Top End region (including Greater Darwin), across and beyond the
Northern Territory Public Sector. This involves leading, partnering and coordinating with government agencies, community
organisations, and key stakeholders to rebuild the economy, reduce crime and restore the Territory lifestyle at the regional level.
You will coordinate economic growth strategies for the Top End region and direct local emergency recovery activities.

Context Statement
The Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet’s purpose is to deliver coordinated policy and priority reform, regional
leadership, and high-quality support to Executive Government. This position reports to the Deputy CEO, Policy, Reform and
Regions.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Drive the coordination and implementation of the Northern Territory Government’s priorities in the Top End region, with a

focus on rebuilding the economy, reducing crime and restoring the Territory Lifestyle.
2. Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships and strategic alliances with other government agencies, Commonwealth

agencies, local government, land councils, local businesses and community stakeholders.
3. Work with the Deputy CEO, Policy, Reform and Regions to provide advice from a whole of government perspective to the

Chief Executive Officer of the Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet and other agencies’ Chief Executive Officers on
strategic issues and service delivery within the Top End region.
4. Lead the development of innovative service delivery and policy implementation solutions to foster regional economic growth
and economic participation and improve outcomes for Territorians.
5. Represent the interests of the Northern Territory Government at relevant regional and national forums.
6. Work with the CM&C Emergency Recovery Unit to direct, lead and coordinate with relevant agencies in regional emergency

recovery for the local region.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Proven expertise in regional economic development, policy implementation and strategic leadership, including a combination

of relevant tertiary qualifications and substantial executive experience
2. Strong collaborative skills, including a ‘can do’ attitude, demonstrated ability to establish and sustain productive working

relationships and strategic alliances, and demonstrated results in cross-agency collaboration, service coordination and reform
implementation.
3. Excellent communication capability, including in providing verbal and written advice to a range of stakeholders, including CEOs
and Senior Executives as well as industry and community stakeholders, and interacting effectively with people of diverse
cultures.
4. Demonstrated high level of political awareness, sensitivity, judgement and ability to approach a range of complex issues from
a whole of government perspective.
5. Substantial knowledge and understanding of current and emerging regional, remote, and urban issues and their drivers.

Desirable
1. Extensive experience and understanding of regional issues in the Top End Region.