Agency Department of Tourism and Hospitality Work unit Tourism Development

Job title Director Shared Pathways and Dark Skies Designation Senior Administrative Officer 2

Job type Fulltime Duration Fixed for 2 years

Salary $157,334 - $171,482 Location Darwin or Alice Springs

Position number 51430 RTF 359590 Closing 02/11/2026

Contact Officer Lori Uden, A/Senior Director Tourism Development on 08 8999 6321 or [email protected]

About the agency https://dth.nt.gov.au/; http://www.tourismeventsnt.com.au

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=359590

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QUALIFICATIONS.

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Primary objective

Lead the Shared Pathways initiative to strengthen Aboriginal participation in tourism, and the development of Dark Skies tourism and legacy opportunities associated with the Total Solar Eclipse 2028.

Context statement The Department of Tourism and Hospitality is leading several strategic initiatives that require coordination across government, Traditional Owners,

Land Councils, industry and community stakeholders. The role will lead two key streams of work:

1. Delivery of the Shared Pathways initiative, focused on improving Aboriginal participation, employment, enterprise development and

commercial partnerships across priority tourism locations.
1. Strategic coordination of tourism development opportunities associated with the Total Solar Eclipse 2028, including Aboriginal participation,

nature-based tourism opportunities, commercial activation,



visitor experience development and the establishment of a sustainable Dark Sky tourism sector. The role will work across multiple agencies and business units to ensure stakeholder alignment, culturally appropriate engagement and delivery of long-term tourism and economic outcomes.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Lead project activities associated with the Shared Pathways initiative, including coordination across government agencies, Traditional Owners,

Land Councils, tourism operators and other key stakeholders to strengthen Aboriginal participation in tourism.
1. Lead the strategic coordination of tourism development opportunities associated with the Total Solar Eclipse 2028, including Dark Skies

tourism development, commercial activation opportunities, visitor experience planning and legacy outcomes.
1. Develop and maintain effective partnerships across government, industry, Traditional Owners, Land Councils, Joint Management partners

and community stakeholders to support the delivery of strategic tourism outcomes.
1. Develop and implement project plans, engagement frameworks, partnership models and governance arrangements that support effective

project delivery and stakeholder participation.
1. Identify, develop and support recent tourism products, experiences and commercial opportunities that enhance visitor experiences, support

Traditional Owner aspirations and contribute to sustainable destination growth.
1. Coordinate specialist advisors, consultants and cross-agency working groups to support project delivery, culturally informed engagement and

strategic outcomes.
1. Provide high-level strategic advice, analysis, recommendations and reporting to senior executives,



government and stakeholders on the two

streams of work: Shared Pathways initiative and Dark Sky development in the lead up to the 2028 Total Solar Eclipse.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated experience leading complex strategic projects or programs involving multiple stakeholders, competing priorities and cross-

agency collaboration to deliver economic, tourism or community outcomes.
1. Highly developed stakeholder engagement, negotiation and relationship management skills, with a demonstrated ability to build productive

partnerships across government, industry, Traditional Owners, Land Councils, community organisations and other key stakeholders.
1. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Aboriginal engagement, culturally appropriate consultation practices and working effectively

with Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and representative organisations.
1. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in tourism development, destination planning, visitor economy growth, tourism product and

experience development or related commercial environments.
1. Demonstrated ability to analyse complex issues, identify opportunities and risks, and develop practical, evidence-based solutions and

recommendations.
1. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare high-level briefings, reports and recommendations, and

influence outcomes across diverse stakeholder groups.
1. Demonstrated experience establishing governance arrangements, coordinating working groups and managing consultants, advisors and

partner organisations to achieve agreed outcomes.

Desirable

1. Knowledge of Northern Territory tourism, national parks, Joint Management arrangements and Aboriginal tourism opportunities.
2. Experience in destination activation, tourism legacy programs, Dark Skies tourism or nature-based tourism development.
3. Tertiary qualifications in tourism, business, public policy, community development, project management or a related discipline.

📌 Director Shared Pathways and Dark Skies (Alice Springs)
🏢 NT Government - Department of Tourism and Hospitality
📍 Alice Springs