Job description
Agency Department of Treasury and Finance Work unit Utilities Commission

Job title Senior Director Utilities Commission Designation Executive Contract Officer 2

Job type Full Time Duration Fixed for 4 years

Remuneration package $262,223 Location Darwin

Position number 28322 RTF 359212 Closing 24/11/2026

Contact Sarah Rummery, Deputy Under Treasurer on 08 8999 7433 or [email protected]

About the agency https://treasury.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=359212
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QUALIFICATIONS
Information for applicants – Inclusion and diversity
The NTPS values diversity and aims for a workforce that represents the community. 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 the Utilities Commission office in supporting the Commission to undertake its regulatory and economic functions, including the provision of
high-quality specialist advice, and analysis of matters considered by the Commission. Manage the effective delivery of the Commission's work
program and the performance of key regulatory functions, and provide organisation-wide leadership, coordination and strategic advice in
accordance with relevant legislation.
Context statement
The Commission is an independent statutory authority comprising a Commissioner and Associate Commissioners. It is responsible for economic
regulation and related regulatory functions across electricity, water and sewerage, ports and other regulated industries, and provides advice to
Government as required. An office led by the Senior Director Utilities Commission supports the Commission.




Key duties and responsibilities
1. Lead and coordinate the Commission office’s regulatory and economic functions, including pricing, licensing, compliance, reporting and

governance activities, ensuring effective integration, prioritisation and quality assurance across all work areas.
2. Manage delivery of the Commission’s work program, ensuring activities are planned and delivered in accordance with legislative requirements

and the Commission’s strategic priorities.
3. Represent the Commission and maintain effective stakeholder relationships with Government, regulated entities and other key stakeholders,

acting as the principal point of contact for the Commission office and representing the Commission in senior forums.
4. Provide strategic and specialist advice and analysis to the Commission on complex regulatory, policy and governance matters, including issues

with significant organisational, commercial or public interest implications.
5. Monitor and assess regulatory frameworks, emerging issues and risks, and provide timely, high-quality briefings, reports and recommendations

to support Commission decision-making.
6. Lead the governance, reporting and assurance functions of the Commission, including overseeing the preparation and quality assurance of

reports, submissions, briefings and advice, and ensuring compliance with legislative and governance requirements.
7. Manage and develop the Commission office’s people, resources and capability, including staff leadership, workforce planning, budget and

project management, contractor oversight, and fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
Selection criteria
Essential




1. Extensive experience in economic regulation, public policy or a related field, including the ability to provide strategic advice and apply

legislation, codes and regulatory instruments to complex issues.
2. Demonstrated strategic leadership in a complex and high-impact operating setting, including setting direction, establishing priorities,

guiding decision making and delivering organisational outcomes.
3. Highly developed analytical and judgement skills, including the ability to assess complex issues with significant regulatory, commercial and

public interest implications, identify risks and provide sound defensible recommendations.
4. Exceptional people leadership and management skills, including the ability to lead and develop staff, build capability, foster a high-performing

team culture and manage resources effectively.
5. Demonstrated ability to lead and deliver complex work programs, manage competing priorities and deadlines, and maintain high standards of

quality, responsiveness and accountability.
6. Highly developed communication and influencing skills, including the ability to prepare high-quality written advice, represent the organisation

in senior forums, and engage effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, including people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
7. Demonstrated integrity, professionalism and accountability in the exercise of leadership and decision making.
8. Tertiary qualification(s) in a relevant discipline combined with relevant senior executive experience, or an equivalent combination of substantial

relevant senior executive experience and education and training.
Desirable
1. Knowledge of Northern Territory regulated industries and the Northern Territory energy market, including electricity, water and sewerage

and ports regulation.
Further information
Candidates will be required to make a conflict-of-interest declaration and pre-employment checks may be undertaken for some applicants.

📌 Senior Director Utilities Commission (Darwin)
🏢 Department Of Treasury And Finance
📍 Darwin