At the Department of Children and Families, our work matters.
Every day, our teams support children, families and communities facing some of life's toughest challenges - from child protection and homelessness to domestic, family and sexual violence, and emergency management welfare response.
We don't just deliver services. We work alongside communities to create safer communities, stronger families, and better futures for Territorians.
This is a place where leadership has real impact. Where the decisions you make help shape outcomes on the ground.
About the Role
As General Manager, Shared and Enabling Services, you'll lead the corporate functions that power frontline service delivery across the Department of Children and Families and Department of People, Sport and Culture.
This is a senior executive role with broad influence - overseeing finance, workforce, legal, ICT, contracting, infrastructure and governance to ensure our departments can deliver critical services to Territorians.
You'll work closely with Chief Executives and central agencies to align strategy, strengthen performance, and drive continuous improvement across a complex, high-impact operating environment.
What you'll do
* Drive strategic planning, financial management and resource allocation.
* Strengthen governance, risk and compliance frameworks.
* Partner with central agencies to improve service delivery and system performance.
* Enable frontline teams by improving systems, processes and corporate support.
* Contribute to whole-of-agency leadership and organisational culture.
What you'll bring
* Senior executive experience leading complex corporate or shared services functions.
* Strong track record managing large teams and delivering results in high-pressure environments.
* Strategic thinking with the ability to translate vision into practical outcomes.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, including in politically sensitive settings.
* Experience improving performance, systems and accountability across organisations.
What success looks like
* Corporate services that are responsive, efficient and aligned to frontline needs.
* Strong financial oversight and decision-making across the organisation.
* Clear governance and accountability frameworks.
* Improved systems that support better outcomes for children, families and communities.
What you'll need
* Demonstrated experience aligned to the key selection criteria.
* Relevant tertiary qualifications (desirable).
* Working with Children Clearance and criminal history check.
Salary and benefits
* Executive Contract Officer 3 (ECO3) – 4 year contract.
* Total remuneration package: $277,566 (inclusive of super).
* Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.
Why join our team
This is more than a senior executive role - it's an opportunity to lead meaningful work and build a career in a place that offers both professional impact and lifestyle.
* Make a real impact - support services that change lives.
* Lead at scale - influence systems and outcomes across government.
* Values-driven culture - strong focus on Aboriginal cultural security and collaboration.
* Grow your career - lead complex, high-impact work in a dynamic environment.
Why the Northern Territory
Living and working in the Northern Territory offers a lifestyle that's hard to match.
* Skip the commute - more time for what matters.
* Space and lifestyle - a more relaxed pace without sacrificing career opportunity.
* Unique experiences - from national parks to vibrant communities and events.
This is your chance to do meaningful work and live well while you do it.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.
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