EL1 - Assistant Directors, Regional Development, Northern Australia and Local Government Title: EL1 - Assistant Directors, Regional Development, Northern Australia and Local Government Classification(s): Executive Level 1 Employment Type: Ongoing/Non-Ongoing, Full Time/Part Time Salary: $126,838 - $144,278 per annum plus 15.4% superannuation Business Division: Regional Development, Northern Australia Darwin; Perth; Townsville.
A merit pool may be formed and used to fill future similar vacancies in these locations and other locations within the same metropolitan area.
Security Clearance: Baseline Vetting Job Reference No: ***** Contact Officer: James Lowery, ******, ************ Closing Date: *****pm AEDT, Sunday 22 November **** We actively seek to reflect the diversity of the Australian community in our workforce.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and/or who are neurodivergent, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and members of the LGBTQIA+ community, including people of all genders and gender identities.
We uphold gender equality as a core organisational value.
If you're interested in the role but feel uncertain, we still encourage you to apply if you feel your passions, transferable skills and valuable experience align with this position.




The opportunity we have available The Office of Northern Australia is a multi-disciplinary branch driving the economic and social advancement of Northern Australia.
We oversee the Government's $7 billion Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) special investment vehicle, coordinate cross-jurisdictional frameworks, and deliver the Northern Australia Action Plan.
We are seeking agile, cooperative Assistant Directors to provide strategic leadership across policy development, governance, infrastructure project advice, and high-level stakeholder relations.
In this role, you will lead a dedicated team and shape policies that deliver lasting regional and cultural outcomes.
What you will do As an EL1 Assistant Director, you will lead a small team or manage complex work streams to achieve the strategic objectives of your section.
Typical duties include: Leading governance frameworks: Managing the Department's interaction with the NAIF Board, overseeing ministerial appointments in line with the Cabinet Handbook, and updating the shared Risk Appetite Statement (RAS).
Driving strategic policy advice: Directing legislative reviews of the NAIF Act, establishing investment policy alignment, and leading economic or social initiatives under the Northern Australia Action Plan.
High-level coordination: Overseeing central triage and delivery of complex Ministerial, Parliamentary, and Cabinet requests.
Stakeholder

📌 El1 - Assistant Directors, Regional Development, Northern Australia And Local Government (Canberra)
🏢 Department Of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional .
📍 Canberra