Job description
Agency Department of Tourism and Hospitality Work unit Licensing, Commercial and Enablement
Job title Director Commercial Development Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $136,380 - $152,257 Location Darwin
Position number 32763 RTF 359745 Closing 12/11/2026
Contact Dr. Aggie Wegner, Executive Director Commercial Partnerships on 08 8999 3485 or [email protected]
About the agency https://dth.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=359745

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QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity
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disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss
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Primary objective
Develop strategies, proposals and initiatives to drive revenue and maximise investment in NT Parks and Reserves and coordinate activities
to enhance delivery and implementation of the commercial aspects of the business.
Context statement
The position sits within the Commercial Partnerships unit in Licensing, Commercial and Enablement Division which is responsible for the
growth and management of on-park revenue arrangements, including the Northern Territory Parks online booking system, permits on




park and all related commercial aspects, including the management and operation of the Territory Wildlife Park, Alice Springs Desert Park
and George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Lead the development and implementation of facilitated investment processes for priority projects and effective business

enhancement strategies for commercial activities and operations on parks and park regions across the Northern Territory.
2. Provide high-level briefings, specialist advice and support to the Executive Director on opportunities to attract and facilitate new

revenue, business investment and re-investment in tourism businesses on parks, and evaluate the ongoing performance and economic
sustainability of existing commercial on-park programs and concessions.

3. Work closely with unit Directors to facilitate the delivery of new and existing on-park commercial activities, cultivating opportunities
to maintain economic sustainability while building business growth in the NT tourism sector.

4. Develop strong and collaborative working relationships with stakeholders. Participate in key cross-functional activities, represent the
division in key investment negotiations and deliver solutions to complex issues.

5. Lead the development,



implementation and maintenance of revenue monitoring and additional report systems, policies and
procedures. Instigate quality assurance and reporting frameworks required by the division.

6. Provide leadership to ensure effective delivery and consistent services to visitors, stakeholders and the Government.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Highly developed interpersonal and relationship building skills with proven success in building strategic long-term partnerships that

are commercially focused, and outcome driven.
2. Demonstrated experience in the development, implementation and maintenance of revenue monitoring and other reporting systems,

policies and procedures, with high level proficiency of quality assurance and reporting frameworks.
3. In-depth knowledge and understanding of business, industry and economic development trends and opportunities in the natural

resource and tourism fields.
4. Solid leadership experience to lead a diverse team to deliver excellence in customer service with well-developed management

expertise of commercial arrangements.
5. Ability to review and critically analyse the effectiveness of existing commercial opportunities and aptitude to develop alternative

strategies or drive changes that deliver better outcomes and competitiveness.
6. Experience and demonstrated knowledge of contemporary procurement, program management, operational budget and HR

management and reporting.
7. An understanding of governance and relevant legislation.
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualification in a relating discipline.

📌 Director Commercial Development (Darwin)
🏢 Department of Tourism and Hospitality
📍 Darwin