Job description
Agency Department of the Chief Minister and Work unit Territory Regional Coordination –East
Cabinet Arnhem
Job title Regional Director Designation Senior Administrative Officer 2
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 16/10/2026
Salary $148,302 - $161,638 Location Nhulunbuy
Position number 41268 RTF Closing 14/09/2025
Contact officer Lucasta Clothier-Fairs on or lucasta.clothier-
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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
As part of an agile East Arnhem regional team, and working to the Regional Executive Director, the Regional Director will
provide strategic whole-of-government leadership and coordination to ensure effective delivery of priority government
policies, programs and projects in the East Arnhem region, to rebuild the economy, reduce crime and restore the Territory
lifestyle at the regional level. The successful applicant will need to work collaboratively with community leaders, service
providers, government agencies and other stakeholders to project manage the Gove Peninsula Futures mining transition to
achieve a positive socio-economic transition of the Gove Peninsula and North East Arnhem region.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Build and maintain strategic and collaborative relationships with Yolŋu and Anindilyakwa leaders, the Anindilyakwa and
Northern Land Councils, mining companies, all tiers of Government and agencies, service providers and local businesses.
2. Project manage the NT Government's role in the Gove mining transition and futures processes.
3. Support implementation of the government's policy agenda, including regional priority settings and cross-agency
collaboration.
4. Support the development of innovative service delivery and policy implementation solutions to foster regional economic
growth and economic participation and improve outcomes for Territorians.
5. Provide critical evidence-based analysis, strategic input to policy and program development and high-level advice across
social, economic and other areas that have an impact on the region.
6. Work with regional and local stakeholders to develop and implement innovative strategies and initiatives that address
key issues affecting the East Arnhem Region.
7. Support disaster resilience and recovery through Local Emergency Committees and planning.
8. Lead a small team of regionally based CMC staff.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated high-level strategic and innovative thinking skills with demonstrated experience in supporting community
solutions, providing high-level advice across social, economic and other areas that have an impact in the region.
2. High-level written, oral and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to negotiate, collaborate and build and
sustain relationships and strategic alliances effectively with team members, internal and external stakeholders, NGO and
private sectors, Aboriginal leaders at a senior level.
1. Demonstrated leadership and management skills, including managing teams in time of change and the delivery of business
unit priorities
1. Demonstrated high level of political awareness, sensitivity, and judgement combined with demonstrated experience in
working from a whole-of-government perspective, or the ability to quickly acquire.
1. High-level organisational and coordination skills including the ability to work autonomously and under pressure,
prioritising workloads and maintaining flexibility and agility.
1. Well-developed cross-cultural competency skills together with knowledge of issues affecting people in remote and
regional areas.
Desirable
1. Formal tertiary qualifications in a relevant field or demonstrated experience.