Job description
Agency Department of Tourism and Hospitality Work unit NT Business Events
Job title Bidding and Programs Manager Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $136,380 - $152,357 Location Darwin
Position number 23084 RTF 360376 Closing 16/11/2026
Contact Officer Rebecca McCaig 0428 400 115 [email protected]
About the agency www.tourismandeventsnt.com.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=360376

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
Develop and implement bidding activities that position the Northern Territory (NT) as a competitive destination to stage
national and international Business Events and administer the NT Business Events Support Fund program.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Develop, implement and manage a targeted and engaging advocacy strategy across local and national academia, industry

and government sectors.
2. Identify, engage and nurture an influential portfolio of local subject matter experts to garner support and enhance national

and international bidding activity.
3. Administer the Northern Territory Business Events Support Fund grant program.
4. Develop itineraries for hosted site visits and familiarisation programs.
5. Maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders, including those that are proactive in international

markets.
6.



Provide marketplace feedback to develop product and service delivery that meets the agile needs and expectations

of the business events marketplace.
7. Ensure accurate and timely entry of data into NT Business Event’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.
8. Support the Director with preparation of reports and ministerial correspondence
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Extensive and demonstrated understanding of the Business Events industry on a national and international scale including

the distribution chain, roles of convention bureaux, key infrastructure and peak association and government bodies.
2. Highly developed interpersonal skills and experience identifying and nurturing strategic relationships; ability to negotiate

and communicate sensitively and effectively at all levels, including Ministers.
3. Prior experience working within the business events sector and current access to an influential network of NT

government, business and academia contacts.
4. Demonstrated understanding of the drivers and challenges for business events planners considering the NT and

understanding and knowledge of the value of business events to a destination’s economic and social development.
5. Demonstrated handling of sensitive commercial information and exhibits strong intelligence gathering skills as well as

sound business and personal judgement.
6. Highly developed organisational skills with capacity to manage competing, and potentially conflicting, demands; proven

ability to prioritise to achieve successful outcomes.
7. High level demonstrated commercial acumen and financial management including prior experience managing grant

programs.
8. Demonstrated experience and commitment to using CRM systems including reporting tools.
Desirable
1. Knowledge of government operating processes and procedures.
2. Relevant tertiary qualifications in a related field.

Further information
Additional inclusions may include further information that is relevant to the vacancy; for example, criminal history checks,
flexibility in starting dates, requirements for travel, etc.

📌 Bidding and Programs Manager (Darwin)
🏢 Department of Tourism and Hospitality
📍 Darwin