Job description
Agency Department of People, Sport and Culture Work unit Library and Archives NT
Job title Assistant Director, Library Sector and Designation Senior Professional Officer 1

Regional Services
Job type Full Time Duration Ongoing
Salary $136,380 - $152,357 Location Darwin
Position number 12447 RTF 355414 Closing 15/11/2026
Contact Anna Ingram on 08 8922 0720 or [email protected]
About the agency https://lant.nt.gov.au/ or https://dpsc.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=355414

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
As part of the Library and Archives NT Leadership Team, the Assistant Director Library Sector and Regional Services provides
strategic leadership in the development of library services across the NT, working in partnership with local governments to
achieve the community outcomes articulated in Libraries Connecting Communities Strategic Vision 2023-2028. The role requires




the development and maintenance of strong relationships with stakeholders both within and external to NTG.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide leadership to the Northern Territory library sector, including providing expert strategic advice on the development

of high-quality library services and programs.
2. Ensure the effective delivery of Library and Archives NT services to the library sector under the terms of the Public Library

Funding Agreement.
3. Lead and manage teams, supporting staff learning and development and building a team culture which is collaborative, client

focused and committed to service improvement
4. Develop strong relationships and strategic partnerships with local governments, public libraries, NT Government agencies,

national library sector organisations and NGOs to collaboratively deliver library services.
5. Represent the Northern Territory library sector in a range of Territory and national forums, working groups and organisations.
6. Ensure that effective reporting and evaluation practices are in place to demonstrate return on investment for NTG funding

for the library sector and effective operation of Library and Archives NT services.
7.



Manage the grant program and budget for expenditure on services to the library sector.

Selection criteria
Essential:
1. A qualification in library and information science with eligibility for Associate Membership of the Australian Library and

Information Association (ALIA).
2. Extensive knowledge of trends in library services both nationally and internationally and the demonstrated capacity to think

in a strategic, innovative and community-focused fashion about library service development.
3. Significant demonstrated leadership and management experience in a library setting.
4. Demonstrated ability to lead, develop and motivate professional teams to achieve objectives, and managing change.
5. High level oral and written communication skills.
6. Ability to engage, motivate, liaise and collaborate with diverse stakeholders and partners, including government agencies and

community organisations.
7. Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary leadership and management skills including strategic and business planning, team

leadership, financial and human resource management, project management and evaluation.
8. An ability to interact effectively with people from a diverse range of cultures and lifestyles.
Desirable:
1. Postgraduate qualification in leadership or management.
Further information
• This position requires a working with children clearance (Ochre card).

- This position is required to travel to communities across the Northern Territory.

📌 Assistant Director, Library Sector and Regional Services (Darwin)
🏢 Department of People, Sport and Culture
📍 Darwin