Director of Defence Growth & Investment Strategy

DefenceNT; Darwin; On-site; AUD 185,000 - 201,000; 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 in Darwin is recruiting for a Senior Administrative Officer 2 role within the Defence Growth and Strategy function. This ongoing, full-time vacancy shapes and influences defence investment, industry capability and regional economic development in the Northern Territory.

You will design strategic campaigns, engage key stakeholders and drive outcomes that align with the Defence Strategy 2026. The role requires proven leadership in investment attraction, deep knowledge of defence sectors,

Qualifications

• Experience in leading successful investment attraction campaigns.
• Strong knowledge of defence and defence industry.
• Ability to develop and maintain influential relationships with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic investment attraction campaigns to increase defence, allied military and defence industry investment and activity in the Northern Territory.
• Design and implement strategic campaigns and projects; build and maintain relationships with Defence, Commonwealth agencies, allies, partners and NT Government to advance DefenceNT priorities.

Job description

DefenceNT in Darwin is recruiting for a Senior Administrative Officer 2 role within the Defence Growth and Strategy function. This ongoing, full-time vacancy shapes and influences defence investment, industry capability and regional economic development in the Northern Territory.

You will design strategic campaigns, engage key stakeholders and drive outcomes that align with the Defence Strategy 2026. The role requires proven leadership in investment attraction, deep knowledge of defence sectors,