Regional Manager

Job description

Agency Department of Trade, Business and Asian Relations Work unit Business and Regions

Job title Regional Manager Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1

Job type Full time Duration Fixed from 01/12/2025 to 30/04/2027

Salary $128,551 - $143,611 Location Darwin

Position number 15566 RTF Closing 19/10/2025

Contact officer Vanessa Carusi, Regional Director on or

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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

Lead and manage the regional team to support the sustainable growth, capability, resilience and competitiveness of the Territory's business

community. Through the provision of targeted grants, programs, licences, migration and workforce initiatives. Actively build, maintain and

collaborate with stakeholders to align policy, funding, and service delivery for maximum localised impact in the region.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Guide, mentor and develop regional team members to effectively manage the work unit's functions and deliver projects, programs and

services to support NT business, industry and workforce.

1. Develop and implement regionally specific business/operational plans to guide the delivery of services and achievement of a

sustainable competitive environment for the region.

3. Drive strategic, collaborative and innovative thinking to broker solutions and opportunities for the region to resolve complex issues

while supporting government policy and initiatives.

1. Provide high quality evidence-based analysis, strategic advice, ministerial briefings and correspondence on issues and opportunities

that impact the region.

5. Build and manage collaborative partnerships, alliances and networks with internal and external stakeholders.

1. Actively participate in and lead forums and committees with government, industry, and other stakeholders to support the achievement

of a sustainable competitive environment for the region.

1. Identify and deliver relevant projects that strengthen the capability, competitiveness, and resilience of NT businesses

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Highly developed strategic management skills, with an ability to respond to changing situations and circumstances, set priorities, meet

deadlines, show professional judgement and deliver results through the effective management of regional budgets and resources.

2. Proven leadership abilities in supporting and leading a strong culture of teamwork and accountability and building individual and

organisational capability and responsiveness.

3. A high standard of integrity and professionalism in dealing with confidential information and a commitment to service excellence and

the achievement of tangible and measurable outcomes.

4. Highly developed written and oral communication skills to meet the requirements of a wide range of audiences to provide clear and

considered advice and influence and negotiate as required.

5. Demonstrated knowledge, skills and ability in project management including the ability to consult and interpret the economic, political,

social and commercial environment.

6. Proven ability to build and sustain strategic relationships with key stakeholders, interact effectively and work with people of diverse

cultures and backgrounds

Desirable

1. Tertiary qualification in Business, Economics or related field.

2. A current Northern Territory 'C' Class drivers' licence with the ability to travel to remote locations.

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. Please refer to the Capability Leadership Framework Level 8