Assistant Director, Northern Australia Regional Development

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional ...; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 127,000 - 144,000; Full time

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Job summary

The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts is seeking EL1 Assistant Directors for Regional Development across Northern Australia and Local Government. These roles support flexible work arrangements, including office and home-based hybrid work, with locations in Cairns, Darwin, Perth and Townsville.

A merit pool may be formed for future vacancies within the same area.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated capability against EL1 Work level standards.
• Experience embedding First Nations perspectives into infrastructure policy, program delivery and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to deliver persuasive written briefs and engage senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance frameworks: NAIF Board interactions, ministerial appointments per Cabinet Handbook, update shared Risk Appetite Statement.
• Drive strategic policy advice: review NAIF Act provisions, ensure investment policy alignment, and lead Northern Australia Action Plan initiatives.
• Coordinate Ministerial, Parliamentary and Cabinet requests.
• Oversee NAMF secretariat and manage major external engagement activities such as Annual Statement to Parliament.

Job description

The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts is seeking EL1 Assistant Directors for Regional Development across Northern Australia and Local Government. These roles support flexible work arrangements, including office and home-based hybrid work, with locations in Cairns, Darwin, Perth and Townsville.

A merit pool may be formed for future vacancies within the same area.