Position Title General Manager Commercial and Business Development

Position Number 36483 Location Darwin

Designation Executive Contract Officer 3

Reports To (Position Title) Chief Executive Officer

Northern Territory Government

Information for Applicants Applications must be limited to a one-page summary sheet and an attached resume/cv. For further information for applicants and example applications see:

Information about Selected hIft ytpo:u/ /awccwewpt.n tth.giso pvo.asuit/iocnp, ea summary of your merit (including work history, qualifications,

experience, skills, etc.) will be provided to other applicants to enable transparency and

Applicant’s Merit understanding of the decision. For further information see: http://www.nt.gov.au/ocpe

Organisational Context

Territory Generation is a Government Owned Corporation that was formed in 2014. We produce the majority of the electricity to provide power to the people of the Northern Territory. Our vision is to be the Northern Territory’s trusted and respected energy services business.

Our actions, words and behaviours are guided by a core set of values that form the foundation of everything we do. Our values are Focus, Integrity, Respect, Safety and Teamwork (FIRST).

We recognise that individually, our employees offer unique value and perspective and we are committed to a workplace that supports people from all backgrounds.

Leadership Responsibilities

As part of the leadership team you are accountable for building, communicating and achieving the shared vision for Territory

Generation. Key responsibilities:

- Share a clear Vision for the future of the organisation;
- Place highest priority on organisational goals and anticipate effects of own area plans, actions and decisions on

other departments within the organisation; Focus • Drive for results – establish high goals for personal and team accomplishments, hold subordinates accountable for delivery of goals and use appropriate measurement methods to monitor progress; and
- Remain self-disciplined and calm under pressure, target improvement opportunities and develop realistic

timelines and action plans to achieve agreed goals.
- Living the company values – role model for the organisation’s vision and values at all times. Help others

understand the organisation’s vision and values and their importance;
- Lead robust governance and ethical business practices, ensuring compliance with laws regulations and

Integrity governance requirements;
- Apply the comprehensive use of risk management to identify, assess and implement suitable initiatives to

minimise workplace risk; and
- Deliver on commitments.
- Actively listen and seek information to understand circumstances, problems, expectations or needs of peers

and stakeholders to better improve relationships;
- Check for understanding, concern or ideas and where practicable collaboratively develop support for change

Respect and solutions; and
- Appropriately recognise contributions, competencies and potential in others. Look for opportunities to

reinforce, reward or recognise the importance of accomplishment by individuals and teams in supporting the Values through their actions.
- Champion a culture of safety and proactively lead safety initiatives across the organisation ensuring safety KPIs

Safety are established and achieved;




- Challenge unsafe behaviours and recognise good safety behaviours; and
- Monitor safety performance ensuring teams take ownership of site and individual performance.
- Contribute to the effective conduct of the executive management team by modelling the values and directing

energy to the achievement of the organisations goals and Vision;
- Coach and guide others in direct team to accomplish work and team objectives by setting specific performance

goals and following up as necessary; Teamwork • Hold regular team feedback discussions and creates an impact to direct efforts towards achievements and results;
- Contribute to the ‘One team’ approach by encouraging people to be accountable and take responsibility for

actions; and
- Work closely with executive management and direct reports to achieve collaborative outcomes benefiting

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Role Responsibilities

You will provide executive level vision and strategic advice and management on Commercial, Strategy, Business

Improvement, Growth, New Business Development and Gas strategies and issues, with a focus on development of major strategic projects and value opportunities, market reform and energy supplies.

Your accountabilities include:

1. Provide executive level strategic advice to the Minister, Board and Chief Executive and develop and implement

corporate policy and strategies relating to the Commercial, Project Development, Market Reform, Strategy, Business Improvement, Growth, New Business Development and Gas issues across the Corporation.
1. Manage the development and delivery of commercial initiatives aimed at improving business outcomes and

performance of the Corporation.
1. Lead the development of complex major projects from initiation to achieving final investment decision on the delivery

of technologies required to efficiently and reliable provide critical energy and essential system services to our customers.
1. Lead the Corporation’s gas and energy management portfolio, including key contracts for supply and strategic sales of

gas.
1. Provide executive level leadership to the Commercial and Business Development Division across the NT and be

accountable for its performance through efficient and effective management of human, financial and physical resources within a multi-disciplinary, complex and diverse organisational environment.
1. Develop and implement Strategic and Business Plans that support Corporation and Divisional objectives across the

Northern Territory.
1. Maintain and enhance relationships with key stakeholders to project a positive image of Territory Generation

internally and externally.
1. Actively model Territory Generation’s Values and behave in a manner that is consistent with the Code of Conduct in

order to drive a constructive culture.
1. Carry out duties in accordance with Territory Generation’s safety, environmental and quality policies, safety principles,

corporate values and strategies.

Selection Criteria





Essential

1. Tertiary qualification(s) in a relevant discipline (Engineering, Economics, Business Management) combined with

relevant senior executive experience, or an equivalent combination of substantial relevant senior executive experience and education or training.
1. Demonstrated ability to provide executive level strategic advice to the Minister, Board and Chief Executive and

develop and implement corporate policy and strategies relating to the Commercial, Project Development, Market Reform, Strategy, Business Improvement, Growth, New Business Development and Gas issues across the

Corporation.

1. High level ability to think strategically to identify business opportunities and appreciate competing interests.
2. High level understanding of national and international trends in Commercial, Strategy, Business Improvement,

Project Development, Market Reform, Growth, New Business Development and Gas issues as they as they impact on the business operations of Territory Generation.
1. Proven executive leadership skills with the ability to obtain wide support and commitment from a diverse range of

staff to the achievement of both the Corporation’s corporate goals and the Division’s stated outcomes.
1. Proven ability to successfully manage strategic change and the ability to effectively negotiate with a range of

stakeholders for cooperative outcomes.
1. High level strategic, conceptual, analytical and cooperative skills including the ability and confidence to interpret,

manage and influence the commercial, political, and organisational environment.
1. Superior interpersonal and written skills particularly in communication, collaboration, negotiation, and conflict

resolution in order to balance competing demands and influence outcomes.
1. Ability to carry out duties in accordance with Territory Generation’s safety, environmental and quality policy, safety

principles, corporate values and strategies.

Desirable

1. Understanding of the business and regulatory environment in which a Government Owned Corporation

operates.
- Understanding of commercial organisations and a high performance culture.

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Direct Reports

- Manager Energy Business Solutions
- Manager Wholesale, Retail and Regulation
- Manager Commercial Gas
- Administrative Assistant

Key Internal Relationships

- Chief Executive Officer
- Deputy CEO, Assets & Engineering
- Chief Financial Officer
- General Manager, Operations and Maintenance
- General Manager, People and Safety
- General Counsel and Company Secretary
- Board
- Major Project Delivery Group
- Employees

Key External Relationships

- Minister
- Ministerial Advisors
- NT Department of Treasury and Finance
- NT Department of Mining and Energy
- Customers
- Financiers
- NT Market Operator
- Fuel Suppliers
- Australian Energy Regulator
- National Industry Forums
- Power and Water Corporation
- Jacana Energy
- Utilities Commission

No. of Employees Reporting Direct: 4 Indirect: 14-22

FURTHER INFORMATION The preferred candidate is required to undertake a pre-employment medical and employment is conditional on the outcome.

Approved Chief Executive Officer

Closing date: 21/09/2026 Apply online: https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=356096

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📌 General Manager Commercial and Business Development (Darwin)
🏢 Territory Generation
📍 Darwin