Job description
Agency Department of Trade Business and Asian Relations Work unit Strategic Policy and Coordination
Job title Senior Director Strategic Policy and Coordination Designation Senior Administrative Officer 2

Executive Contract Officer 1
Job type Full time Duration SAO2: Ongoing

ECO1: Fixed for 4 years
Salary SAO2: $152,751 - $166,487 Location Darwin
Remuneration package ECO1: $233,112
Position number 32951 RTF 353244 Closing 12/08/2026
Contact officer Hanna Steevens, Executive Director Strategic Policy and Workforce on 08 8999 6215 or

[email protected]
About the agency https://dtbar.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=353244
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity
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.

Primary objective
Provide leadership in the development and implementation of economic, environment and social policies and strategies which grow
the Northern Territory economy through increased private investment and sustained new jobs creation. An Executive contract of
up to 4 years may be offered or alternatively the successful applicant can select to be appointed on an ongoing basis

Context statement
Strategy Policy and Coordination work in partnership with teams across the department,



government and industry to conceive and
deliver economic, industry growth and reform strategies. This work is delivered through analysis and advice, driving an ambitious
reform program, and promotion and advocacy of the Territory. The division coordinates and provides whole-of-agency advice to
the Chief Executive on a broad range of economic, other policy and northern development issues impacting industry and business,
and provides secretariat support services including playing a pivotal role in the relationship between the agency, Government, the
Minister’s Office and Cabinet Office.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide leadership, analysis, strategic direction and advice to achieve the government’s strategic priorities focused on economic

growth, primarily through increasing private investment and sustained current jobs creation.
2. Lead complex policy reforms to deliver long-term economic, financial and social benefits for the Territory.
3. Establish and sustain strong networks and partnerships with government and external stakeholders.
4. Lead a multi-disciplinary team and work interdependently, exercise initiative, flexibility, political astuteness, problem solving skills

and sound judgement, based on sound economic and productivity growth principles.
5. Represent the division and/or department on inter-agency, whole of government, and national forums and when working with

external parties.




6. Oversee the coordination and facilitation of timely, appropriate and effective communication between the Department, other

government agencies, ministerial offices and the Cabinet Office.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Tertiary qualification(s) in a relevant discipline combined with relevant senior executive experience, or the equivalent combination

of substantial relevant senior executive experience and education or training.
2. Highly developed strategic, conceptual and analytical skills, with demonstrated success in preparing economic, employment,

business and industry development policy advice and research to influence strategic direction to achieve organisational outcomes.
3. Proven leadership and management capabilities and experience, with sound judgement and highly developed policy, planning,

project and people management skills and organisational capabilities.
4. High order writing skills and attention to detail, with demonstrated experience preparing Ministerial briefings, Cabinet

correspondence, and policies and papers on sensitive and complex subject matters.
5. High order interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to maintain effective stakeholder relationships, represent

the organisation with stakeholders, and to lead discussions to achieve strategic objectives.
6. Proven ability to monitor internal and external operating environments, and high-level political awareness and business acumen.

Further information
When applying for this position, the applicant should consider the full requirements of the position in aligning their work experience
and capabilities to this role. Refer to the Capability Framework Level 9.

📌 Senior Director Strategic Policy and Coordination (Darwin)
🏢 Department of Trade, Business and Asian Relations
📍 Darwin