Regional Coordinator

Job description

Agency Department of the Chief Minister and Work unit Policy, Reforms and Regions, Barkly Region

Cabinet

Job title Regional Coordinator Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $128,551 - $143,611 Location Tennant Creek

Position number 43006 RTF Closing 14/09/2025

Contact Daniel Shyhun, Regional Director on or

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Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

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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

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Primary objective

As part of a small dynamic and high performing team, you will support 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 play a key role to coordinate and develop economic growth strategies for the Barkly region and

support 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 Executive Director, Barkly Region.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Support coordination and delivery of whole-of-government priorities regionally through regional and community coordination

committees and strategic engagement.

2. Manage regional initiatives and projects, support capacity building, identify opportunities, partnerships, agreements,

implementation and monitoring.

1. Develop, maintain and influence collaborative partnerships with colleagues and stakeholders at regional and community levels.

2. Prepare and review high level briefings, reports, correspondence, strategic and project plans to support the Regional Executive

Director.

5. Provide leadership and coordinate activities of Chief Minister and Cabinet staff to ensure the smooth functioning of the

regional office.

6. Support emergency and disaster management and recovery.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Proven capacity to coordinate effective policy outcomes to communities in a highly sensitive, complex, joined up government

and cross-cultural environment.

2. Demonstrated senior leadership and management skills incorporating strong strategic, communication, influencing and

emotional intelligence skills.

3. Proven capacity to design and implement strategic plans and projects, and provide strategic advice to government and other

key stakeholders.

4. Demonstrated understanding of policy and related implementation, particularly as it relates to the government's three key

pillars of rebuilding the economy, reducing crime, and restoring the unique Territory lifestyle.

5. An understanding of the social, political and demographic environment of Barkly Region and an ability to interact effectively

with people from diverse cultures.

6. Demonstrated experiences with emergency management and recovery.

Desirable

1. Relevant tertiary qualifications in management, policy development, community engagement, or business administration.