Job description
Agency Department of Tourism and Hospitality Work unit Tourism Development
Job title Senior Manager Tourism Development Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 18/01/2027
Salary $136,380 - $152,357 Location Darwin
Position number 40796 RTF 360648 Closing 17/11/2026
Contact Officer Kym Nolan, Director Tourism Development Top End and Aboriginal Tourism on 08 8999 7424 or

[email protected]
About the agency https://dth.nt.gov.au/ | https://www.tourismandeventsnt.com.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=360648

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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
Manage a small team and provide project management for tourism development initiatives including regional planning, tourism
experiences and product development, with a focus on cooperative stakeholder engagement that support the
NT Government’s strategic tourism industry directions. Provide strategic advice, ensuring the timely and effective implementation of
identified priority initiatives and collaborations.
Context statement
The Department of Tourism and Hospitality’s goal is to unlock opportunities through identifying prioritising and marketing new and
existing products, experiences, and events that showcase the NT’s unique identity and cultural richness. The Tourism Development
function focusses on product development and innovation,



and facilitating investment and activation to enhance tourism offerings, and
build partnerships.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Direct and manage team members ensuring the efficient and effective management of resources.
2. Deliver project, contract and governance management including regional planning for initiatives that are outcome focussed through a

collaborative approach within multi-cross sector stakeholder environments.
3. Provide strategic critical thinking, information, advice and support to progress identified tourism industry, regional and product

development priorities and experiences.
4. Drive effective stakeholder management and collaboration arrangements to achieve organisational strategic objectives and influence

outcomes.
5. Actively participate in and manage forums and committees.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Ability to direct and manage a team that delivers successful outcomes.
2. Proven management experience in project and organisational environments, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work

under pressure to meet competing deadlines.
3. Proven communication skills, experience in stakeholder management and related engagement platforms and activities that achieves

mutually respectful, and productive professional relationships, which are delivered with a consistent application of tact and diplomacy
across a diverse range of stakeholders.

4. Proven capability in project delivery, conducting research, critically analysing complex information, and evaluating options to shape
recommendations and drive strategic outcomes.

5. Demonstrated understanding of the NT’s economic, social, political and cultural considerations for NT’s visitor economy.
Desirable
1. Experience working in the tourism industry and an understanding of its products, attractions and competitive advantages.
Further information
At times this position requires working outside normal office hours and travel to remote areas. This role requires a current NT drivers’
licence or ability to obtain.

📌 Senior Manager Tourism Development (Darwin)
🏢 Department of Tourism and Hospitality
📍 Darwin