Manager Northern Territory Remote Aboriginal Investment

Job description

Agency Department of the Chief Minister and Work unit Aboriginal Partnerships and Reform

Cabinet

Job title Manager Northern Territory Remote Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1

Aboriginal Investment

Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 12 months

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

Position number RTF Closing 06/11/2025

Contact officer Shaneen Tilmouth 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

The Manager Northern Territory Remote Aboriginal Investment (NTRAI) provides high level project management

coordination, support and advice on the Northern Territory Remote Aboriginal Investment Partnership Agreement. The

Manager will be required to support the NT Government representative on the NTRAI Joint Steering Committee, coordinate

internal NT Government oversight of investment package and lead the coordination and reporting of investment from across

NT Government agencies.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide strategic advice, leadership and support to the Senior Executive Director, Deputy CEO, agency's executives,

Chief Minister's Office and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs on NTRAI investment.

2. Manage the development, implementation and evaluation of the NTRAI investment package including internal

coordination of whole of government planning and reporting.

1. Develop and maintain effective relationships, partnerships and alliances with key stakeholders, both internally and

externally.

4. Respond to matters on behalf of the Senior Executive Director and Deputy CEO as it pertains to NTRAI investment and

represent the business unit, using high level expertise and discretion in a variety of key departmental and whole-of-

government committees, working groups, project teams and forums.

1. Develop thorough research, prepare and contribute to correspondence, reports, submissions and other communications

material as required.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Strong leadership, initiative, adaptability and ability to identify solutions and drive processes to meet strategic objectives.

2. Superior interpersonal, negotiation, consultation, facilitation, cross-cultural communication and client-focus skills, and

the proven ability to engage, develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

from diverse cultures.

1. Demonstrated high degree of judgement and the ability to understand the broader operating environment and deal

appropriately with matters of a highly sensitive or confidential nature.

1. Proven ability to deliver timely and quality results with multiple and competing priorities and tight deadlines.
2. Highly developed written communication and analytical skills, including the ability to prepare and edit a wide range of

ministerial and agency reports with a high level of attention to detail.

1. Demonstrated ability to work independently with an ability to develop proactive solutions and coordinate a range of staff

and tasks to meet critical timelines and project milestones.