Senior Administrative Officer 2 - Remuneration Package Range $174,191 - $189,700 (including salary $148,302 - $161,638)
Delivery and Region Priorities - Top End and Arnhem Region
Darwin, Nhulunbuy
Two full time ongoing vacancies are available
Play a lead role in a dynamic and passionate organisation committed to improving the life outcomes of all Territorians.
The Department of Housing, Local Government and Community Development (DHLGCD) is dedicated to building stronger, more connected communities across the Northern Territory. Through innovative housing solutions, support for effective local governance, and initiatives that strengthen social and economic resilience, the Agency works to enhance the wellbeing and opportunities of all Territorians. DHLGCD prides itself on addressing real Territory challenges and delivering meaningful outcomes that restore and enrich the Territory lifestyle by shaping a thriving, inclusive, and sustainable future.
As a Regional Director Community Development (Top End or Arnhem), your primary objective is to provide leadership and strategic direction to the regional Community Development team. Working in partnership with stakeholders, agencies across all spheres of government and non-government organisations, you will coordinate and implement key Northern Territory Government initiatives, including Local Decision-Making Agreements, Local Government Reform and the Empowering the Bush Framework.
Your key duties include providing strategic leadership, ensuring effective coordination, implementation and delivery of community development priorities. Providing high-level strategic advice and policy solutions to community and local government sector support, while maintaining effective networks and partnerships with all levels of government, NGOs, peak bodies, Aboriginal organisations and other key stakeholders. You will also support planning, development, coordination, implementation and reporting of government programs, strategic projects and represent the Department and Northern Territory Government in interagency, whole-of-government, inter-jurisdictional and industry forums, committees and working groups.
To meet the challenges of this role, you will demonstrate the ability to lead an effective team to achieve defined outcomes in community development, with directorial level in written, oral and interpersonal skill and the ability to negotiate, collaborate and build sustainable relationships and strategic alliances with internal and external stakeholders. You will have required in developing and implementing regional community development and/or local government programs, initiative and policy solutions. Well-developed cross-cultural awareness and knowledge of issues affecting people in remote and regional area, as well as a sound understanding of local government sector operations and governance processes.
In return, you will have the opportunity to lead a committed team, contribute directly to community development outcomes across the Top End or Arnhem region, a competitive salary package, generous leave entitlements and allowances and enjoy the unique lifestyle and opportunities offered by living and working in the Darwin or Nhulunbuy.
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For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Allan Girdler, A/Executive Director Northern Region
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Quote vacancy number: 44016
Closing date: 11/01/2026
Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.
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