Regional Executive Director

Job description

Agency Department of Chief Minister and Cabinet Work unit Territory Regional Coordination

Job title Regional Executive Director - Barkly Designation Executive Contract Officer 2

Job type Full time Duration Fixed for up to 4 years

Remuneration package $247,170 Location Tennant Creek

Position number 34526 RTF Closing 03/09/2025

Contact officer Jim Rogers 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

You will provide regional leadership and coordination for the Barkly region, 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 Barkly 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 Senior Executive Director,

Southern.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Drive the coordination and implementation of the Northern Territory Government's priorities in the Barkly 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 Senior Executive Director, Southern 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 Central Australia and Barkly regions.

1. Lead the development of innovative service delivery and policy implementation solutions to foster regional economic

growth and economic participation and improve outcomes for Territorians.

1. Represent the interests of the Northern Territory Government at relevant regional and national forums.
2. Work with the Chief Minister and Cabinet 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.

1. 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.

1. Demonstrated high level of political awareness, sensitivity, judgement and ability to approach a range of complex issues

from a whole of government perspective.

1. 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 Barkly,