Regional Director

Job description

Agency Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet Work unit Territory Regional Coordination - Big Rivers

Job title Regional Director Designation Senior Administrative Officer 2

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 01/01/2026

Salary $148,302 - $161,638 Location Katherine

Position number 41266 RTF Closing 21/10/2025

Contact officer Thomas Archbold-Manning, Executive Director on or thomas.archbold-

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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

Provide strategic whole-of-government support and coordination at the regional level to ensure effective delivery of government policies

and objectives, working collaboratively with communities, leaders, traditional owners, service providers, government agencies and other

stakeholders to achieve improved outcomes for the residents and communities of the Big Rivers Region.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide critical evidence-based analysis, strategic comment and high-level advice across social, economic and other areas that have an

impact on Katherine and the Big Rivers region.

2. Provide secretariat and high-level support to the Rebuilding the Katherine Economy Committee and other economically focused tasks

as required to deliver upon government priorities.

1. Undertake relevant policy development and implementation of innovative strategies and initiatives to support the development of

towns (including master planning for the future Borroloola) and communities in the Big Rivers Region.

1. Support implementation of the government's policy agenda, including regional priority settings and cross-agency collaboration.
2. Develop, maintain and influence collaborative partnerships and strategic alliances with colleagues and other stakeholders at the

regional and Territory level.

6. Support the implementation of Recovery Action Plans following emergency events by coordinating recovery efforts of NTG, local

government and Commonwealth Government agencies.

7. Support the smooth functioning of the regional office by leading and coordinating local CMC staff and activities, acting as the key

point of contact in the region when the Regional Executive Director is unavailable.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated high-level strategic and innovative thinking skills with extensive experience in developing policy solutions, providing

high-level advice on current and emerging issues, and coordinating and implementing services and projects

1. High-level written, oral and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to negotiate, collaborate and build and sustain

relationships and strategic alliances effectively with team members, internal and external stakeholders, NGO and private sectors,

Indigenous, and community members at a senior level.

1. Demonstrated high level of political awareness, sensitivity, and judgement combined with demonstrated experience in working from

a whole-of-government perspective, or the ability to quickly acquire, within a regional context.

1. Demonstrated high-level knowledge of Cabinet processes and a high-level understanding of inter-Departmental collaboration and

coordination to deliver economic and social development at a community, regional and Territory level.

1. High-level organisational and coordination skills including the ability to work autonomously and under pressure, prioritising workloads

and maintaining flexibility. Demonstrated leadership and management experience at a senior level in a diverse organisation.

1. Well-developed cross-cultural awareness skills together with substantial knowledge of issues affecting people in remote and regional

areas.

1. A current 'C' Class drivers licence or equivalent, or ability to obtain, with a willingness to travel in remote areas. A working with children

(Ochre) card or ability to acquire.

Desirable

1. Formal qualifications in a relevant field or demonstrated experience.