Assistant Director, International Partnerships

Northern Territory Government; Darwin; On-site; AUD 160,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

The Northern Territory Government in Darwin seeks a Senior Administrative Officer 1 to lead the Office of Asian Relations. You will guide international partnerships, provide strategic policy advice, and coordinate missions across Asia-Pacific.

This ongoing vacancy offers a remuneration package range of 160,413 to 178,993, and requires strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to work with government, diplomatic and industry partners to boost economic growth and the Territory's

Qualifications

• Experience providing strategic leadership in complex government or international relations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Exceptional written and oral communication and briefing skills.
• Proven ability to build partnerships across government, industry and international networks.
• Experience leading complex projects and managing competing priorities.
• Demonstrated leadership to develop and support high-performing teams.
• Understanding of geopolitical and trade issues relevant to the Northern Territory and Asia-Pacific.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic initiatives strengthening trade, investment and international relationships in the Asia-Pacific.
• Provide high-level policy advice to government and stakeholders.
• Lead international missions and events and represent the NT Government in senior forums.
• Collaborate with government, diplomatic and industry partners to advance economic growth.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

High-level communication

Project leadership

Job description

Senior Administrative Officer 1 - Remuneration Package Range $160,413 -

$178,993 (Including salary $136,380 - $152,357)

Office of Asian Relations

Darwin, Northern Territory

Ongoing vacancy available

As Assistant Director, International Partnerships, you will lead strategic initiatives that strengthen trade, investment and international relationships across the Asia-Pacific region. Working with government, diplomatic and industry stakeholders, you will provide high-level policy advice, lead international missions and events, and represent the NT Government in senior forums. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader with strong stakeholder engagement, strategic thinking and international relations expertise to contribute to the Northern Territory's economic growth and global profile.

Essential Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience providing strategic leadership in a complex government, international relations, trade, investment or public policy environment.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide practical advice on complex issues.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills, including experience preparing high-level briefing and decision-making materials.
• Proven ability to build and maintain productive partnerships across government, industry and international networks.
• Experience leading complex projects and managing competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated leadership capability, including developing and supporting high-performing teams.
• Understanding of geopolitical, economic and trade issues relevant to the Northern Territory and Asia-Pacific region.

For further information about this vacancy please contact:

David Orr, Senior Director Office of Asian Relations at [e-mail]

Quote vacancy number: 5447

Closing date: 13/09/2026

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search