Regional Executive Director, Katherine – Big Rivers

Northern Territory Government; Darwin; On-site; AUD 262,000 - 281,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks annual leave

Relocation assistance

Housing assistance may be available

Job summary

Northern Territory Government seeks a Regional Executive Director - Big Rivers (Katherine). You will lead whole-of-government initiatives, build partnerships and drive regional priorities across government, industry and communities from Katherine.

This executive contract role offers high-level influence to shape decisions and deliver outcomes for the region. Based in Katherine, the role provides strategic leadership, strong collaboration across agencies, and opportunities to advance regional

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience or equivalent combination.
• Proven expertise in regional economic development and policy implementation.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to build strategic alliances.
• Excellent verbal and written communication to diverse stakeholders.
• High level of political awareness and whole-of-government perspective.
• Knowledge of current and emerging regional, remote and urban issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead whole-of-government coordination across the region.
• Build strategic partnerships with government, industry and communities.
• Represent NTG at regional forums and stakeholder engagements.
• Provide strategic regional advice to inform decisions and reforms.
• Drive regional economic planning and opportunities for growth.
• Champion regional priorities with lead agencies on major projects.

Skills

Senior leadership

Regional economic development

Policy implementation

Strategic leadership

Collaboration

Cross-agency collaboration

Communication skills

Political awareness

Regional issues knowledge

Job description

Northern Territory Government seeks a Regional Executive Director - Big Rivers (Katherine). You will lead whole-of-government initiatives, build partnerships and drive regional priorities across government, industry and communities from Katherine.

This executive contract role offers high-level influence to shape decisions and deliver outcomes for the region. Based in Katherine, the role provides strategic leadership, strong collaboration across agencies, and opportunities to advance regional