Agency Department of Chief Minister and Work unit Territory Regions

Cabinet

Job title Regional Executive Director – Big Designation Executive Contract Officer 2

Rivers

Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 4 years

Remuneration package $262,223 Location Katherine

Position number 11984 RTF 359607 Closing 15/11/2026

Contact officer Jim Rogers on [email protected] or phone 08 8951 5355

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Primary objective

You will provide regional leadership and coordination for the Big Rivers region, across and beyond the Northern Territory Public

Sector. This involves leading, partnering and coordinating with government agencies, community organisations, and key stakeholders to rebuild the economy, reduce crime and restore the Territory lifestyle at the regional level.



You will coordinate economic growth strategies for the Big Rivers region and direct local emergency recovery activities.

Context Statement The Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet’s purpose is to deliver coordinated policy and priority reform, regional leadership, and high-quality support to Executive Government. This position reports to the General Manager, Territory Regions.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Drive the coordination and implementation of the Northern Territory Government’s priorities in the Big Rivers region, with a

focus on rebuilding the economy, reducing crime and restoring the Territory Lifestyle.
1. Develop and maintain collaborative strategic relationships with other government agencies, Commonwealth agencies, local

government, land councils, local businesses and community stakeholders.
1. Provide advice from a whole of government perspective to the Department’s Chief Executive Officer and key whole of

government committees and forums on strategic issues and service delivery within the Big Rivers region.
1. Prepare advice to the Chief Minister and other portfolio Ministers of key priorities and issues in the region.
2. Lead the development and brokerage of innovative service delivery and policy implementation solutions to foster regional

economic growth and economic participation,



and improve outcomes for Territorians.
1. Represent the interests of the Northern Territory Government at relevant regional forums.
2. Work with the CM&C; Emergency Recovery Unit to direct, lead and coordinate with relevant agencies in regional emergency

recovery in the region.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Tertiary qualification/s in a relevant discipline combined with relevant senior executive experience, or equivalent combination

of substantial relevant senior executive experience and education/training.
1. Proven expertise in regional economic development, policy implementation and strategic leadership.
2. Solid collaborative skills, including a ‘can do’ attitude, demonstrated ability to establish and sustain productive working

relationships and strategic alliances, and demonstrated results in cross-agency collaboration, service coordination and reform implementation.
1. Excellent communication capability, including in providing verbal and written advice to a range of stakeholders, including CEOs

and Senior Executives, Ministers, as well as industry and community stakeholders, and interacting effectively with people of diverse cultures.
1. Demonstrated high level of political awareness, sensitivity, judgement and ability to approach a range of complex issues from

a whole of government perspective.
1. Substantial knowledge and understanding of current and emerging regional, remote, and urban issues and their drivers.

Desirable

1. Extensive experience and understanding of regional issues in the Northern Territory.

📌 Regional Executive Director – Big Rivers (Katherine)
🏢 NT Government - Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet
📍 Katherine