General Manager - Trade, Investment and Opportunities

Northern Territory Government; Darwin; On-site; AUD 257,000 - 314,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

5 weeks recreational leave

Darwin-based leadership role

Job summary

Northern Territory Government seeks an exceptional executive to serve as General Manager, Trade, Investment and Opportunities, leading the division within the Department of Trade, Business and Asian Relations. You will drive economic growth, unlock investment and expand global trade connections across the Territory.

This is a senior executive role offering a four-year fixed-term contract, relocation consideration, and a chance to shape the Territory's economic future from Darwin.

Qualifications

• Proven senior executive leadership experience in large organisations or government bodies.
• Strong business acumen to influence strategy and performance.
• Experience leading major economic development, trade, investment initiatives.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement and partnership-building capabilities.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Experience working in politically sensitive, culturally diverse environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead senior leadership team and drive strategic outcomes for trade, investment and opportunities.
• Oversee major economic development, trade and industry initiatives to unlock investment.
• Build strategic partnerships and influence policy directions within a government context.
• Represent the department in high-stakes negotiations and stakeholder engagements.

Skills

Executive leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Policy influence

Negotiation

Education

Tertiary qualifications

Job description

General Manager | Trade, Investment and Opportunities

Department of Trade, Business and Asian Relations

Executive Contract Officer 3 appointment.

Remuneration package of $285,893.

The Department of Trade, Business and Asian Relations is seeking an exceptional executive leader to join its senior leadership team as General Manager, leading the Trade, Investment and Opportunities division. This is a rare opportunity to drive high-impact trade, investment and industry development initiatives that directly contribute to the Northern Territory's economic future.

The Opportunity

Australia's Northern Territory offers career growth, food, culture and a fun-loving spirit created through year-round festivals and events.

We're seeking an exceptional executive leader to join the Department of Trade, Business and Asian Relations as General Manager, Trade, Investment and Opportunities.

This leadership opportunity will drive economic growth, unlock new investment, expand global trade connections and deliver initiatives that will shape the future of Australia's Northern Territory.

If you love to influence policy, lead high-performing teams, build strategic partnerships and contribute to decisions that will shape the future this could be your calling.

Beyond your career opportunity? Think short commutes, stunning natural landscapes and vibrant multicultural communities.

There's never been a more exciting time to make your mark in the Territory.

About You

You are a respected executive leader with a demonstrated ability to deliver complex strategic outcomes in dynamic environments.

To be successful, you will bring:

• Proven senior executive leadership experience within a large organisation, government agency or comparable enterprise
• Strong business acumen and the ability to influence strategic direction and organisational performance
• Experience leading major economic development, trade, investment or industry advancement initiatives
• outstanding stakeholder engagement and partnership-building capabilities
• Exceptional communication, negotiation and relationship management skills
• Demonstrated success working in politically sensitive, culturally diverse and complex environments
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and significant executive-level experience.

What's on Offer

• Competitive renumeration package.
• Fixed-term contract of up to four years.
• 5 weeks recreational leave.
• Darwin-based executive leadership opportunity.
• Relocation assistance considered.
• The opportunity to influence major economic outcomes for the Northern Territory.

Why the Northern Territory?

The Northern Territory is Australia's gateway to Asia and one of the country's most exciting investment destinations. This role provides a unique platform to lead transformational initiatives, work alongside government and industry leaders, and contribute to shaping the Territory's economic future

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Explore the Territory:

https://australiasnorthernterritory.com.au/