Director Defence Growth and Strategy

Northern Territory Government; Darwin; On-site; AUD 157,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

6 weeks recreation leave

3 weeks personal leave

3-day Christmas closedown leave

17.5% annual leave loading

Flexible work options

Job summary

DefenceNT -Defence, Security and Resilience in Darwin seeks a Senior Administrative Officer 2 to lead strategic investment attraction campaigns, increasing defence presence and defence industry activity in the Northern Territory.

As Director Defence Growth and Strategy you will design and implement campaigns, build influential relationships with Defence, Commonwealth agencies, allies and industry to advance DefenceNT priorities and drive investment, capability and economic development outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience leading investment attraction campaigns.
• Strong knowledge of defence and defence industry.
• Understanding of defence investment and industry capability.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic investment attraction campaigns to increase defence presence and industry activity in the NT.
• Design and implement strategic campaigns and projects to attract defence investment and capability.
• Develop and maintain influential relationships with Defence, Commonwealth agencies, allies, industry and NT Government to advance priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Senior Administrative Officer 2 - Remuneration Package Range $184,781 - $201,234

(including salary $157,334 - $171,482)

DefenceNT -Defence, Security and Resilience

Darwin

One full time ongoing vacancy is available

Shape and influence the future of defence and defence industry investment in the Northern Territory

Lead strategic investment attraction, business development and market engagement initiatives that increase defence and defence industry presence, capability and activity in the Northern Territory.

DefenceNT, within the Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet, is the Northern Territory Government’s “front door” for defence and defence industry matters and leads implementation of the Northern Territory Defence Strategy 2026 which has the objective of driving greater Australian, allied and partner defence presence into the Northern Territory to benefit the economy.

As Director Defence Growth and Strategy, you will design and implement strategic campaigns, initiatives and projects that attract defence, allied military and defence industry investment, capability and activity. You will develop and maintain influential relationships with key stakeholders, including senior representatives from Defence, Commonwealth agencies, allies and partners, industry and the Northern Territory Government to advance DefenceNT priorities and drive investment, capability and economic development outcomes.

To be successful in this position, you will bring experience in leading successful investment attraction campaigns, have a strong knowledge of defence and defence industry, understand the intersection between defence investment and industry capability, have strong leadership skills and highly developed oral and written communication.

You will receive a competitive remuneration package inclusive of 12% superannuation, 6 weeks recreation and 3 weeks personal leave, additional 3-day Christmas closedown leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible work options and a supportive leadership team and peer group as you develop a long-term career with the NTPS.

If you reside interstate, this a great time to consider moving to the Territory and experience the uniqueness of living and working in Darwin. Enjoy an enviable lifestyle and a work life balance that allows you to explore the region’s stunning landscapes, tropical sunsets and spectacular lightening displays. Darwin’s rich multicultural society and community spirit make Darwin a great place to live, work and play.

Explore the Territory:

• https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/
• https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/work/work-for-nt-government

For further information about this vacancy please contact:

James Bear, Senior Director DefenceNT on 08 8999 7250 or [e-mail]

Quote vacancy number: 35000

Closing date: 29/10/2026