Deputy Chief Executive Officer

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

Executive Contract Officer 4 Remuneration Package $321,179
Executive
Darwin, Northern Territory
An Executive contract of up to 4 years may be offered

A key leadership role at the centre of the Northern Territory's justice system The Northern Territory Government is seeking an exceptional executive leader to join the Department as Deputy Chief Executive Officer.

This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the Territory's justice agenda, providing high-level legal, policy and strategic advice to Government, while leading a diverse portfolio that delivers critical services to the community.

Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, you will provide strategic leadership across legal, legislative, policy and justice support services, ensuring the delivery of Government priorities and driving positive outcomes for Territorians.

About the Role

• Providing authoritative legal and strategic policy advice to the Chief Executive Officer, Ministers and Government.
• Leading complex policy development and reform initiatives across the justice sector.
• Driving organisational performance and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and excellence.
• Representing the Department and the Northern Territory Government in high-level intergovernmental, national and stakeholder forums.
• Building and maintaining strong partnerships with senior executives, Ministers, statutory office holders, the legal profession and community stakeholders.
• Leading significant service areas that support the administration of justice throughout the Northern Territory.

About the Department

The Attorney-General’s Department employs approximately 600 staff and delivers a broad range of legal, policy, regulatory and justice services across the Northern Territory.

• Solicitor for the Northern Territory
• Strategic and Legal Policy
• Courts and Tribunals
• Registrar-General
• Independent statutory offices and commissions
• NT WorkSafe
• Public Guardian and Public Trustee

Together, we work to strengthen public trust in the justice system and support safer, fairer communities.

About You

You are an accomplished legal executive with a proven record of leadership in complex legal, justice or public sector environments.

You will bring:

• 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.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to influence policy and decision-making at the highest levels while contributing to meaningful outcomes for the Northern Territory community.

You will join a respected executive leadership team dedicated to delivering innovative, responsive and effective justice services across the Territory.

Shape the future of justice in the Northern Territory.