Job description
Agency Department of Corporate and Digital Development Work unit Commercial Services
Job title Executive Director Commercial Services Designation Executive Contract Officer 3
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for up to 4 years
Salary $277,566 Location Darwin
Position number 38219 RTF 344717 Closing 06/04/2026
Contact officer Lisa Watson, Deputy Chief Executive on 08 8999 2960 or
About the agency https://dcdd.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=344717
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QUALIFICATIONS
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity
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.
Primary objective
Provide high-level strategic leadership, management, and direction to the Commercial Services division encompassing NT Property Management,
Procurement Services, and NT Fleet.
Context statement
The Commercial Services unit encompasses the three critical commercially focused, operational functions within the Department of Corporate
and Digital Development that support whole-of-government service delivery:
* NT Property Management oversees the procurement and management of the Northern Territory Government’s leased commercial property
portfolio, comprising 250,000 m² of office space, warehouses, and special-purpose facilities in urban, regional, and remote locations.
* Procurement Services provides tender and quotation services and expert procurement advice and support to government agencies, facilitating
the acquisition of goods and services and ensuring effective contract management throughout the lifecycle, and establishing and maintaining
common-use across-government contracts.
* NT Fleet is responsible for the strategic purchase, maintenance, and disposal of the government’s vehicle fleet, supporting operational mobility
and sustainability objectives.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Lead strategic portfolio management of leased properties by ensuring properties are fit-for-purpose, cost-effective, and well-positioned to
meet business needs.
2. Champion a whole-of-government procurement approach by promoting consistency, transparency, and value-for-money across agencies with
strategic advice and timely services; and ensure robust contract lifecycle management from tendering to execution and performance oversight.
3. Drive government’s fleet modernisation and optimise lifecycle cost management through strategic acquisition, maintenance, and disposal
practices.
4. Partner with clients ensuring the two-way flow of information where the needs of clients are well understood and inform the development of
solutions and processes that are prioritised within available resources, capitalising on digital solutions.
5. Unify the mission of the three service areas under a shared commitment to operational excellence, fiscal responsibility, and client-focused
service delivery, while upholding rigorous governance and compliance standards across the portfolios.
6. Establish strategic priorities that support government objectives and promote long-term sustainability.
7. As part of the agency’s leadership group, contribute to and implement DCDD’s strategic direction.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated extensive experience and capability at a senior executive level, successfully leading a large multi-disciplinary team in a complex
operating environment.
2. Demonstrated executive-level experience leading and managing complex shared service functions across government, with proven ability to
develop deep expertise in commercial property, fleet and procurement services.
3. Highly developed ability to build and sustain productive and collaborative relationships, communicating with influence, and engaging
strategically and effectively with stakeholders with strong negotiation skills.
4. Executive capability to deliver meaningful outcomes through strategic and future-focused leadership, rigorous analysis and sound judgement,
customer-centred decision-making, and a strong commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.
5. Proven capability to deliver results through accountable leadership, effective and efficient resource management, and the delivery of
high-quality, customer-focused services.
6. Executive capability to lead and engage people through building high-performing teams, strengthening workforce capability, managing change
effectively, and fostering an inclusive, motivated and accountable culture.
7. Professional work ethic aligned to DCDD’s principles, demonstrating a strong commitment to service excellence, innovation, ethical practice,
accountability and impartiality, and a demonstrated ability to contribute to the agency’s strategic direction and leadership, while actively
promoting diversity and respect.
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualification in either business, law, accounting or similar professional discipline.
Further information
The successful applicant will be required to declare conflicts of interest and undergo a criminal history check. A criminal history will not exclude
an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history.