Job description
Agency Department of Trade, Business and Asian Work unit Future Industries
Relations
Job title Manager - Future Industries Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 2 years
Salary $132,408 - $147,919 Location Darwin
Position number 29760 RTF Closing 16/03/2026
Contact officer Martin Redhead, Senior Director on or
About the agency Apply online APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
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.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures
plans, go to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
Provide high‑level industry engagement, policy development and delivery support and leadership to stand up investable
projects and programs across advanced manufacturing, aerospace, data/digital, and future industries workforce
development. The role drives stakeholder consultation and executive briefing products, project governance, procurement,
budgets and team performance so Future Industries initiatives convert opportunities into capability, jobs and investment.
Context statement
Reporting to the Senior Director, Future Industries, the role will position the Northern Territory as a national and
international region hub for investment in advanced technologies, strengthen engagement with key partners, and contribute
to creating a sustainable and diversified workforce for the Territory.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Lead effective industry and stakeholder engagement, maintaining clear communication, accurate records and
constructive relationships across government, industry and research organisations.
2. Support policy development through research, analysis and preparation of briefs, submissions and presentations.
3. Coordinate projects and governance processes, including planning, progress tracking, risk management and timely
delivery.
4. Manage procurement and contract activities and support budget management, reporting and record‑keeping.
5. Work collaboratively as part of a team, manage workloads, mentor others and foster a positive, high-performance culture.
6. Work collaboratively across agencies and represent Future Industries in relevant meetings and forums.
7. Ensure quality, compliance and continuous improvement across all work produced
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Ability to lead multi‑party engagement across industry, research, investors and other stakeholders, producing outputs
such as Letters of Intent and Memoranda of Understanding, proposals or project deliverables.
2. Demonstrated skills in developing evidence‑based options with clear issues, risks, costs and pathways, and translating
complex material into concise, decision‑ready advice.
3. Experience coordinating workplans, budgets, contracts, risk and performance, with understanding of commercial and
delivery considerations.
4. Strong written and verbal communication with a record of clear briefs, reports, submissions, presentations and
stakeholder correspondence.
5. Able to lead initiatives including mentoring, coordinating, and collaborating effectively across teams and organisations
while managing competing priorities.
6. Understanding of emerging industries and advanced technologies or demonstrated ability to rapidly acquire knowledge
in future‑focused domains.
Desirable
1. Relevant tertiary qualifications in business, economics, science or related disciplines.
2. Experience in research, venture investment and/or workforce development.