Deputy CEO, Justice & Policy Leadership (NT)

NT – Attorney-General's Department; Darwin; On-site; AUD 289,000 - 353,000; Full time

Job summary

NT – Attorney-General's Department in Darwin is seeking an accomplished executive leader to join as Deputy Chief Executive Officer. This role involves advising on legal and policy matters, leading reform across the justice sector and driving performance with accountability.

The position offers a four-year executive contract and a remuneration package of $321,179. You will provide strategic leadership across legal, legislative, policy and justice support services, shaping the Territory's justice

Qualifications

• Admission, or eligibility for admission, as a legal practitioner of the Supreme Court of the Northern Territory.
• Outstanding strategic thinking, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrated experience advising executives, Ministers or government decision-makers on complex issues.
• Strong understanding of contemporary justice, legal and public policy issues.
• Proven ability to lead large and diverse teams, manage organisational priorities and deliver reform outcomes.
• Exceptional communication skills and political acumen.

Responsibilities

• Provide authoritative legal and strategic policy advice to the Chief Executive Officer, Ministers and Government.
• Lead complex policy development and reform initiatives across the justice sector.
• Drive organisational performance and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and excellence.
• Represent the Department and the Northern Territory Government in high-level intergovernmental, national and stakeholder forums.
• Build and maintain partnerships with senior executives, Ministers, statutory office holders, the legal profession and community stakeholders.
• Lead significant service areas that support the administration of justice throughout the Northern Territory.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Executive advising

Policy and justice expertise

Communication skills

Political acumen

Education

Admission/eligibility as NT Supreme Court lawyer

Job description

NT – Attorney-General's Department in Darwin is seeking an accomplished executive leader to join as Deputy Chief Executive Officer. This role involves advising on legal and policy matters, leading reform across the justice sector and driving performance with accountability.

The position offers a four-year executive contract and a remuneration package of $321,179. You will provide strategic leadership across legal, legislative, policy and justice support services, shaping the Territory's justice