Agency Department of Trade, Business and Asian Work unit Office of Asian Relations

Relations

Job title Assistant Director, International Partnerships Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $136,380 - $152,357 Location Darwin

Position number 5447 RTF 354590 Closing 03/09/2026

Contact Officer David Orr, Senior Director Office of Asian Relations at [email protected]

About the agency https://dtbar.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=354590

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 and aims for a workforce that represents the community. 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.

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Primary objective

Advance the Northern Territory’s political, economic and cultural interests by developing and delivering strategic international engagement initiatives that support trade, investment and government priorities.

Context statement The Department of Trade, Business and Asian Relations (DTBAR) supports economic growth by strengthening trade, investment and international partnerships. This role is part of the Office of Asian Relations and contributes to attracting trade and investment, fostering strategic relationships and enhancing the Territory’s international profile.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Lead strategic international engagement initiatives that support NT Government trade, investment and international priorities.
2. Provide strategic leadership for the implementation of the Northern Territory's international engagement agenda, identifying

emerging opportunities,



managing risks and driving coordinated action across government.
- Build productive relationships with government, diplomatic, industry and international stakeholders.
- Lead the planning and delivery of international engagement activities, including ministerial missions, inbound delegations, strategic events and government-to-government engagement, ensuring outcomes align with government priorities.
- Provide high-level advice on international policy, geopolitical developments and bilateral relationships.
- Represent the NT Government in negotiations and senior domestic and international forums.
- Lead, develop and support a high-performing and inclusive team.
- Promote continuous improvement in policy, project management and stakeholder engagement practices.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated experience providing strategic leadership in a complex government, international relations, trade, investment or

public policy environment.
- Highly developed strategic thinking, judgement and analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex issues into practical advice and deliver innovative solutions.
- Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills, including a demonstrated ability to prepare high-quality ministerial,

executive and Cabinet-level documentation and represent an organisation at senior levels.
- Proven ability to build partnerships across government, industry and international stakeholders.
- Experience leading complex projects and managing competing priorities.
- Demonstrated leadership capability, including mentoring, developing and inspiring staff while fostering a positive, inclusive and high-performing workplace culture.
- Understanding of geopolitical, economic and trade issues relevant to the NT and Asia-Pacific region.

Desirable

1. Qualifications in international relations, public policy, economics, business, law, commerce or a related discipline.
2. Experience working in, or closely with, government, diplomatic, international trade or investment organisations.

3. Proficiency in one or more Asian languages and/or experience living or working overseas.

📌 Assistant Director, International Partnerships (Darwin)
🏢 NT Government - Department of Trade, Business and Asian Relations
📍 Darwin