Assistant Director, Northern Australia Regional Development

Australian Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts – Cairns QLD is seeking EL1 Assistant Directors to provide strategic leadership across policy development, governance, and infrastructure project advice. You will lead a dedicated team and shape policies delivering regional and cultural outcomes.

In this role you will manage governance frameworks, drive strategic policy advice, and coordinate high‑level ministerial and Cabinet

Qualifications

• Experience leading governance frameworks and ministerial/stakeholder engagements.
• Proven ability to develop strategic policy advice and coordinate cross‑jurisdictional work.
• Experience managing small teams delivering complex, concurrent projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance frameworks with NAIF Board and ministerial appointments per Cabinet rules.
• Direct legislative reviews and investment policy alignment under the Northern Australia Action Plan.
• Coordinate ministerial, parliamentary and Cabinet requests at a high level.
• Oversee Secretariat functions for NAMF and external engagement activities.

Skills

Governance frameworks

Strategic policy advice

Stakeholder relations

Team leadership

Education

EL1 Work level standards

Job description

The Australian Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts – Cairns QLD is seeking EL1 Assistant Directors to provide strategic leadership across policy development, governance, and infrastructure project advice. You will lead a dedicated team and shape policies delivering regional and cultural outcomes.

In this role you will manage governance frameworks, drive strategic policy advice, and coordinate high‑level ministerial and Cabinet