Job description
Agency Department of the Chief Minister and Work unit Aboriginal Partnerships and Reform
Cabinet
Job title Manager Northern Territory Remote Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1
Aboriginal Investment
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 12 months
Salary $132,408 - $147,919 Location Darwin
Position number 11260031 RTF 334439 Closing 27/07/2026
Contact officer Shaneen Tilmouth on 08 8999 8800 or [email protected]
About the agency https://cmc.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=334439
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment
process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the
merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures
plans, go to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
The Manager Northern Territory Remote Aboriginal Investment (NTRAI) provides high level project management
coordination, support and advice on the Northern Territory Remote Aboriginal Investment Partnership Agreement. The
Manager will be required to support the NT Government representative on the NTRAI Joint Steering Committee, coordinate
internal NT Government oversight of investment package and lead the coordination and reporting of investment from across
NT Government agencies.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide strategic advice, leadership and support to the Senior Executive Director, Deputy CEO, agency’s executives,
Chief Minister’s Office and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs on NTRAI investment.
2. Manage the development, implementation and evaluation of the NTRAI investment package including internal
coordination of whole of government planning and reporting.
3. Develop and maintain effective relationships, partnerships and alliances with key stakeholders, both internally and
externally.
4. Respond to matters on behalf of the Senior Executive Director and Deputy CEO as it pertains to NTRAI investment and
represent the business unit, using high level expertise and discretion in a variety of key departmental and whole-of-
government committees, working groups, project teams and forums.
5. Develop thorough research, prepare and contribute to correspondence, reports, submissions and other communications
material as required.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Strong leadership, initiative, adaptability and ability to identify solutions and drive processes to meet strategic objectives.
2. Superior interpersonal, negotiation, consultation, facilitation, cross-cultural communication and client-focus skills, and
the proven ability to engage, develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
from diverse cultures.
3. Demonstrated high degree of judgement and the ability to understand the broader operating environment and deal
appropriately with matters of a highly sensitive or confidential nature.
4. Proven ability to deliver timely and quality results with multiple and competing priorities and tight deadlines.
5. Highly developed written communication and analytical skills, including the ability to prepare and edit a wide range of
ministerial and agency reports with a high level of attention to detail.
6. Demonstrated ability to work independently with an ability to develop proactive solutions and coordinate a range of staff
and tasks to meet critical timelines and project milestones.
