Job description
Agency Department of Tourism and Hospitality Work unit Park Development and Strategic Projects, Parks and Wildlife Commission
Job title Manager Aboriginal Partnerships Designation Administrative Officer 7
Job type Full Time Duration Ongoing
Salary $120,877 - $130,039 Location Palmerston
Position number 29835 RTF 360630 Closing 23/11/2026
Contact Officer Glenn Durie on 08 8999 4544 or [email protected]
About the agency https://dth.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=360630

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 a program that delivers effective engagement and relationships, improved capacity and employment outcomes for and with
Aboriginal joint management partners, Aboriginal stakeholders and employees, through creative strategies and partnerships.
Context statement
The Park Development and Strategic Projects Branch is accountable for the delivery of the Division’s policy, planning, infrastructure and
community education programs and land administration functions across the Northern Territory. It has a strong focus on continual
evidence-based business improvement through the development of continuous improvement frameworks, policies and standards and best
practice business management and quality assurance.





Key duties and responsibilities
1. Develop and deliver a Divisional program that facilitates effective relationships and partnerships, builds capacity and promotes

economic opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal joint management partners, Aboriginal stakeholders and employees.
2. Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate partnership approaches to Aboriginal

development.
3. Pursue external resources and leverage opportunities through external partners to deliver program objectives.
4. Represent the Division and add value to agency partner and Whole-of-Government Aboriginal engagement, employment and

economic development programs.
5. Support development and delivery of the Department’s Aboriginal Employment Strategy including the Division’s Flexible Employment

Program or similar.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Advanced knowledge of Northern Territory Aboriginal cultures, Aboriginal people’s aspirations and issues affecting Aboriginal

development.
2. Demonstrated experience in working effectively with Aboriginal people and organisations.
3. A record of achievement in programs relating to Aboriginal development and facilitating partnerships.
4. Understanding of park joint management responsibilities and programs, Traditional Owners’ aspirations and an ability to support these

programs as required.
5. Knowledge of grants programs and funding sources within and external to Government, regarding Aboriginal development and natural

and cultural resource development.
6. Ability to communicate with influence, well-developed problem-solving and strategic thinking skills and ability to work effectively as a

member of a team.
7. Ability to travel to remote areas.
Desirable
1. Awareness of the economic, political, cultural and social environment in which the Department operates.

📌 Manager Aboriginal Partnerships (Palmerston City)
🏢 Department of Tourism and Hospitality
📍 Palmerston City