Job description
Agency Department of Trade, Business and Asian Relations Work unit Policy, Strategy and Insights

Job title Head of Aviation Development Designation Senior Administrative Officer 2
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $157,334 - $171,482 Location Darwin
Position number 22542 RTF 359043 Closing 01/11/2026
Contact Officer Luis Da Rocha, General Manager Policy, Strategy and Insights on 08 8999 6164 or [email protected]
About the agency https://dtbar.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=359043

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
Strengthen the Northern Territory’s domestic and international airline connectivity, choice and competition through its aviation attraction
program, underpinned by integrated commercial partnerships with airports, airlines and industry partners.
Context statement
This position sits within the Department of Trade, Business and Asian Relations’ Policy, Strategy and Insights division and operates at a




senior strategic level across a complex stakeholder landscape. The role builds, maintains and influences high-value relationships across the
Northern Territory Government, including the Department of Tourism and Hospitality, Australian Government agencies, and counterparts
in interstate and international jurisdictions. Through these partnerships, the position provides strategic leadership, coordinates
cross-jurisdictional and cross-sector initiatives, and delivers evidence-based advice to advance the Northern Territory’s aviation priorities.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide strategic advice to the NT Government on domestic and international aviation matters.
2. Responsible for the NT Government’s domestic and international aviation strategy, from development to implementation, with

consideration of across-government and industry stakeholders’ priorities.
3. Lead the NT Government’s domestic and international aviation attraction program, with end-to-end responsibility for:

- design and industry positioning,
- program evaluation and continuous improvement,
- program implementation and airline engagement,
- commercial negotiation and contract management,
- governance, compliance and financial management.

4.



Act as the NT Government’s stakeholder manager for the commercial aviation industry.
5. Provide specialist advice to inform aviation policy development and prepare Legislative Assembly briefs, budget papers and Cabinet

submissions on domestic and international aviation matters to support strategic decision-making.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Applied knowledge of aviation route attraction, with at least five years’ commercial experience at an international airline or airport,

including at least one year in an aviation route planning function.
2. Extensive experience negotiating with Government and private sector stakeholders.
3. Proven experience developing and delivering business support programs, including setting objectives, governance frameworks,

performance measures and evaluation processes.
4. Highly developed communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to build relationships,

influence senior public and private sector executives, and collaborate across teams, agencies and sectors.
5. Practical understanding of corporate governance and compliance requirements.
6. Robust analytical skills to assess systems, policies and processes, identify risks and inefficiencies, and develop evidence-based solutions

and business cases.
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualifications in business management, economics or a related discipline.
2. Research, analytics, business planning skills; and knowledge in the corporate communications process.

📌 Head of Aviation Development (Darwin)
🏢 Department of Trade, Business and Asian Relations
📍 Darwin