Job description
Agency Department of Corporate and Digital Development Work unit ICT Services – Service Delivery

Job title ICT Director Designation Senior Administrative Officer 2
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 01/02/2027
Salary $157,334 - $171,482 Location All NT Regions
Position number 21478 RTF 360523 Closing 15/11/2026
Contact Officer Mark Trobbiani on 08 8924 3727 or [email protected]
About the agency https://dcdd.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=360523

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
Lead and manage a team of IT professionals to effectively and efficiently provide a range of contemporary Digital/ICT services to client
Agencies; provide strategic and operational leadership and advice to a portfolio of agencies in relation to their ICT.
Context statement
ICT services are delivered to client agencies under a centralised services model across a geographically and culturally diverse environment.
The Service Delivery unit provides a range of ICT support services to enhance agencies’ effective operation of digital environments,
ensuring alignment of ICT strategy in accordance with whole of Government policies and standards. The position operates in a centralised,




outsourced ICT environment that may require occasional out-of-hours work.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide high level advice to each Agency on current and future ICT management capabilities, trends, and directions.
2. Assist clients with the delivery of effective and efficient ICT projects across multiple agencies.
3. Establish and maintain working relationships with, and monitor the performance of, external service providers to ensure the effective

operation of the ICT environments for multiple agencies.
4. Within the government-wide ICT governance framework provide advice and assistance to Agencies with regard to their Strategic ICT

Plan, strategies and initiatives.
5. Where required represent the relevant Agency’s interests on inter-agency committees and forums dealing with ICT management

matters and initiatives.
6. Advise on and participate in procurement and contract management activities to ensure that the department’s business requirements

are met and that internal and external services provided meet or exceed contractual obligations.
7. Lead a team of ICT professionals across a range of agencies and foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership

practices and role modelling behaviour.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Significant experience at senior management level including a proven track record in the assessment of major ICT requirements across





diverse environments so as to enhance business outcomes.
2. Substantial knowledge of contemporary issues, initiatives and future trends in Information Communication Technology.
3. Proven ability to develop strong professional relationships and effectively communicate with a wide range of stakeholders including

technical and business representatives, executive management, service providers, project teams and client agency staff at all levels.
4. High-level strategic, conceptual, analytical and collaborative skills, with an cutting-edge approach to problem solving which is outcomes

driven rather than process orientated.
5. Proven ability to manage pressure and change in an environment of continuous improvement; and modify approaches to suit changing

client requirements.
6. Demonstrated work ethic and attitude which emulates DCDD values of Commitment to Service, Innovation, Ethical Practice,

Accountability, Impartiality, Diversity and Respect.
Desirable
1. Knowledge of Northern Territory Government business environment and the supporting ICT structure.
2. Degree in Information Technology, ITIL Qualification or equivalent.
Further information
The recommended applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history check prior to selection being confirmed. A criminal history will
not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history. The incumbent of this position may also be required to
obtain a PF166 NT Police Force clearance and/or a Working with Children Check (Ochre Card). When choosing to apply for this position,
the applicant should consider the full requirements of the position in aligning to their work experience and capabilities to this role. Please
refer to the Capability Framework

📌 ICT Director (Northern Territory)
🏢 Department Of Corporate And Digital Development
📍 Northern Territory