Deputy Chief Executive Officer

Job description

Agency Department of Tourism and Hospitality Work unit Licensing, Commercial and Enablement

Job title Deputy Chief Executive Officer - Licensing Designation Executive Contract Officer 3

Commercial and Enablement

Job type Full time Duration Fixed for up to 4 years

Salary $269,482 Location Darwin

Position number 40097 RTF Closing 02/11/2025

Contact officer Suzana Bishop, Chief Executive Officer on

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Primary objective

The Deputy Chief Executive Officer (DCEO) plays a pivotal leadership role in shaping the strategic direction and operational

delivery of the Department of Tourism and Hospitality. The DCEO provides high-level expertise across the visitor's economy,

liquor, racing and gaming policy, regulation, and compliance. The role is responsible for leading complex legislative reform,

overseeing significant governance, financial and human resources, and ensuring efficient, effective service delivery. With a strong

focus on building cross-sector partnerships and driving whole-of-government outcomes, the DCEO operates with a high degree of

political acumen, and executive leadership capability to deliver programs and policies that support economic growth across the

Northern Territory.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Deliver high-level, evidence-based advice and strategic recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer, the Minister, and the

Department's senior executive team on all matters relating to the broader operational landscape. Actively contribute to whole-

of-government forums and represent the Department at senior leadership meetings.

1. Provide strategic oversight on policy development, legislative reform, licensing, and regulatory compliance frameworks across

liquor, racing, and gaming sectors, ensuring alignment with government priorities and community expectations.

1. Build and sustain strategic partnerships and collaborative relationships across the Northern Territory Government, external

agencies, industry bodies, and key stakeholders. Represent the Department on boards, committees, and inter-jurisdictional

forums to influence outcomes and advance policy objectives.

1. Lead the Division's strategic and operational planning processes, ensuring efficient and effective allocation and management of

resources. Maintain accountability to the CEO for financial and governance stewardship and delivery of divisional outcomes

within approved budgets and performance frameworks and identifying cost effective solutions across the department.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Proven success in a senior executive role leading large-scale enterprises or government departments, with a strong track record

of managing diverse, high-performing teams and substantial budgets.

1. Well-developed executive leadership capabilities combined with strong business acumen, demonstrated ability to build

commitment, foster alignment, and mobilise broad stakeholder support to achieve complex strategic objectives and government

priorities.

1. Extensive experience overseeing the planning, coordination, and successful delivery of multiple, high-value programs and

projects, utilising multi-disciplinary teams and ensuring alignment with departmental priorities.

1. Exceptional ability to establish, nurture, and sustain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders and

industry, fostering collaborative partnerships that drive organisational success.

1. Outstanding communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to analyse complex issues critically and

convey clear, persuasive messages to diverse audiences, facilitating consensus and shared goals.

1. Demonstrated capacity to achieve effective outcomes within diverse, cross-cultural, and politically sensitive environments, with

a strong commitment to inclusivity and the ability to engage respectfully with people from varied cultural backgrounds.