NT Trade & Investment Growth Leader (GM)

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

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.