Agency Department Trade, Business and Asian Work unit Investment Engagement

Relations

Job title Director, Networks and Engagement Designation Senior Administrative Officer 2

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $157,334 - $171,482 Location Darwin

Position number 23928 RTF 358900 Closing 05/11/2026

Contact Officer Karen Lo-Lai, Executive Director on 08 8999 2113 or [email protected]

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=358900

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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

Develop and implement initiatives and projects to attract investment into the Northern Territory, particularly from the Asian region, through strong inter-agency collaboration and international engagement.

Context statement The Trade and Investment Opportunities Division drives initiatives that build the Territory’s investment pipeline and position it as a competitive destination for local, national and international investors. The division works in partnership with teams across the department, government and industry to develop, implement, and advocate for strategic economic, industry growth and reform strategies. This work drives an ambitious investment and trade program, promoting and bolstered by bold advocacy for the Territory.The setting is dynamic, commercially focused and results-driven, with high expectations of success.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Lead the Networks and Engagement unit to work across agencies,



stakeholders and with major national and international

organisations, research, identify, develop, and implement investable opportunities, including associated value propositions aimed at high value investors.
1. Expand and utilise a network of key influencers, decision-makers, and industry experts to identify and develop potential

trade growth and investment opportunities.
1. Generate strategic insights using relevant data sources to inform policy development, initiatives and programs aimed at

growing trade and attracting investment. 4. Build and sustain effective collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders key to achieving the primary objective.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated significant management experience and team leadership with ability to sustain an inclusive, supportive,

and cooperative work environment.
1. Demonstrated experience in building support and working collaboratively across multiple relevant stakeholders,

including to develop and implement initiatives and projects to grow trade and investment.
1. Exceptional written, communication and active listening skills including with a proven ability to prepare high-quality

Ministerial briefings, Cabinet submissions and complex policy documents that are clear, accurate and compelling.
1. Advanced strategic thinking and planning at the business unit level and across functions, particularly putting the

customer experience and need at the centre and leading continuous improvement.
1. Proven ability to make informed and effective decisions through clear, well-reasoned, timely decisions based on

comprehensive analysis of available data and evidence, a thorough evaluation of risks and benefits, an understanding of the risk appetite of the organisation, and good judgement.

Desirable

1. Relevant tertiary qualifications in business, international development, or another relevant field.
2. Senior leadership experience in Government or the private sector focused on business/investment development.
3. Ability to travel occasionally.

📌 Director Networks and Engagement (Darwin)
🏢 NT Government - Department of Trade, Business and Asian Relations
📍 Darwin