Executive Officer 3 - Remuneration Package Range $285,893

Program Delivery and Procurement

Darwin An Executive contract of up to 4 years may be offered.

Join the Department of Logistics & Infrastructure and help shape the future of housing and land development across the Northern Territory. As General Manager Housing and Land Servicing, you will lead a major capital investment program delivering public housing, land servicing and essential infrastructure projects that support communities across urban, regional and remote areas of the Territory.

Working at the strategic level, you will oversee complex programs, negotiate with government agencies, land councils and community stakeholders, and drive the delivery of culturally appropriate housing solutions aligned with Territory priorities.

The Role

As General Manager Housing and Land Servicing, you will provide strategic leadership across a diverse portfolio of housing and land development initiatives, including:

- Leading the planning, design, procurement and delivery of public housing and land servicing programs.
- Overseeing major capital investment programs, including housing construction, land subdivision and enabling infrastructure projects.
- Managing complex stakeholder relationships across government, land councils, Aboriginal organisations and community groups.
- Leading negotiations, approvals and governance processes to achieve project outcomes.
- Ensuring compliance with legislative, policy and regulatory requirements, while managing risk across large-scale programs.
- Providing high-level advice, strategic reporting and recommendations to senior executives and government stakeholders.
- Leading and developing a high-performing team focused on innovation, collaboration and service delivery.

About you

- Extensive experience leading housing, land development, infrastructure or related programs within complex environments.
- Demonstrated success managing large-scale projects and capital investment programs with multiple stakeholders.
- Strong negotiation,



stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
- Sound understanding of legislative, regulatory and approval processes relating to housing, land tenure or development.
- Exceptional strategic thinking, leadership and communication capabilities.
- Experience working in culturally diverse environments and engaging with communities to achieve sustainable outcomes.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and significant senior executive leadership experience.

The Benefits

- Attractive executive remuneration package.
- 12% superannuation.
- Five weeks annual leave (pro rata).
- Three weeks personal leave (pro rata).
- Annual leave loading.
- An chance to lead one of the Northern Territory's most significant housing and land development programs.

Lifestyle and Community This is a unique opportunity to influence housing and land development outcomes that will have a lasting impact on communities across the Northern Territory. You will work alongside senior leaders, government agencies and community stakeholders to deliver meaningful outcomes that improve housing supply, infrastructure and liveability.

Based in Darwin, you'll enjoy a relaxed tropical lifestyle, rich cultural diversity and easy access to some of Australia's most spectacular natural attractions.

If you're ready to lead transformational housing and land development initiatives across the Northern Territory, we want to hear from you.

For further information about this vacancy please contact:

Ryan Coppola, Deputy Chief Executive Officer,

Department of Logistics and Infrastructure on [08 8999 8379](tel:08 8999 8379)

Quote vacancy number: 29625

Closing date: 03/10/2026

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Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications. For a copy of the or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search

📌 General Manager – Housing and Land Servicing (Darwin)
🏢 Department of Logistics and Infrastructure
📍 Darwin