Agency Department of Trade, Business and Work unit Business and Regions Executive

Asian Relations

Job title Executive Officer Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

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

Position number 48070 RTF 357913 Closing 11/10/2026

Contact Officer Catherine Dawson on 08 8999 7891 or [email protected]

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=357913

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 the General Manager, Business and Regions with executive level business administration, research, analysis and advice, in relation to the development, coordination and implementation of policies and strategies which advance the delivery of divisional outcomes and performance.

Context statement The Department of Trade, Business and Asian Relations is the lead government agency that supports business and industry growth in the Northern Territory.



With a network of experienced professionals located across the Territory we are working to unlock opportunities across sectors and in the regions to build a prosperous future for all Territorians.

Key duties and responsibilities

- Lead the Business and Regions administrative support team, provide guidance to the division heads to deliver divisional strategic and operational business objectives, achieve the agency’s strategic priorities and support the day-to-day operations and business of the division.
- Act as the conduit between the Business and Regions division and the Office of the CEO to identify and implement business improvement processes.
- Develop and implement strategies and supporting structures to increase workflow, budgeting and administrative efficiency across the division.
- Work collaboratively with the division’s leadership team, improve the quality, effectiveness and efficiency of administrative service delivery, provide support and human resources management and deliver continued skill building and knowledge development across the division.
- Provide ongoing support to regional offices to maximise the coordination and collation of requests for information and management of data and systems.

Selection criteria

Essential





- Demonstrated planning, project management and organisational skills to multi-task, manage competing priorities and respond flexibly and pro-actively to changing priorities in a dynamic and politically sensitive environment.
- Demonstrated ability to lead planning, governance, stakeholder engagement, evaluation and resource management to deliver effective and efficient business administrative structures.
- Demonstrated ability to obtain the cooperation and assistance of stakeholders, facilitate dialogue and information sharing to influence change and achieve improved divisional outcomes.
- Demonstrates and promotes an iterative business improvement process and adjusts thinking and approach as required.
- High level experience in leading a team and delivering cultural change through influence and using innovative techniques.
- Robust record of accomplishment as a clear communicator, communicating complex issues in plain English, expressing ideas concisely and writing high-quality advice.
- Proven ability to work independently with minimal direction, while also actively and collaboratively contributing to a high-

performing team which delivers outstanding results.

Desirable

- Tertiary qualification in business, corporate governance or a related field.

Further information

When choosing to apply 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 8.

📌 Executive Officer (Darwin)
🏢 Department of Trade, Business and Asian Relations
📍 Darwin