Senior Director Agency Business Systems

at; Darwin; On-site; AUD 248,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department in Darwin is looking for a Senior Director Agency Business Systems to lead ICT business system services. Responsibilities include delivering strategic advice, resource management, and managing a high-performing team to ensure service excellence. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership, strategic planning, and change management skills. Attractive benefits included in the remuneration package.

Benefits

5 weeks annual leave

3 weeks personal leave

12% superannuation

Stable employment with the NT Government

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of contemporary business system trends and innovations.
• Experience in strategic planning and change management.
• Proven leadership capability to build high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of client-focused ICT business system services.
• Set the strategic direction for resource management.
• Oversee the development and delivery of contemporary business system solutions.

Skills

Strategic planning

Change management

Project delivery

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Leadership capability

Job description

Executive Contract Officer 2 - Remuneration Package $247,170
Agency Business Systems – Justice and General Government
Darwin, Northern Territory
Fixed for up to 4 years

The Role

As the Senior Director Agency Business Systems, you will lead the delivery of high-quality, client-focused ICT business system services across the Justice and General Government portfolio, providing strategic advice on digital strategy, service design, and innovation. You’ll also set the strategic direction for resource management, oversee the development and delivery of contemporary business system solutions, and manage a high-performing team to ensure service excellence and future capability.

About us

The Department of Corporate and Digital Development (DCDD) provides whole-of-government corporate and digital services, driving innovation and efficiency across the Northern Territory Public Sector. Within DCDD, Agency Business Systems – Justice and General Government manages ICT systems purpose-built for agencies in the justice and general government sector. These systems support critical functions such as public safety, law and order, land and natural resource management, economic and industry operations, and online information services, ensuring reliable and effective digital solutions for government service delivery.

About you

You are a strategic leader with the vision and expertise to drive innovation and deliver exceptional ICT solutions. To be successful you’ll have:

Strong knowledge of contemporary business system trends and innovations, with experience in strategic planning, change management, and project delivery.

Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to provide expert advice to diverse audiences.

Proven leadership capability to build high-performing teams and deliver modern digital solutions aligned with strategic objectives.

Understanding of public sector frameworks, accountability, and policy requirements, and commitment to DCDD values: service, innovation, ethics, accountability, impartiality, and respect.

The Benefits

Attractive remuneration package

5 weeks annual leave

3 weeks personal leave

12% superannuation

Stable employment with the NT Government

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.