Job description
Agency Land Development Corporation Work unit Operations
Job title Executive Director Operations Designation Executive Officer Contract 2
Job type Full time Duration Fixed from 01/09/2026 for 2 years
Remuneration package $254,585 Location Darwin
Position number 46142 RTF 352109 Closing 10/08/2026
Contact officer Hannah Barraza, Chief Executive Officer on 08 8944 0900 or [email protected]
About the agency www.landdevcorp.com.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=352109
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
Lead and coordinate LDC’s Operations portfolio to achieve strategic, commercial and organisational objectives. Provide executive
oversight of strategy, business development, finance, corporate services, communications, sales, leasing and facilities management,
including leadership of complex commercial negotiations and contractual agreements relating to LDC’s property assets.
Context statement
The Land Development Corporation (LDC) is a Government Business Division responsible for facilitating strategic land, property
and development outcomes across the Northern Territory.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide leadership and direction to the Strategy and Precincts, Business, Finance and Corporate Services units to achieve LDC’s
strategic, commercial and organisational objectives
2. Prepare and present high-level ministerial correspondence, cabinet papers, briefings, reports, and advice on commercial,
development, financial and governance matters in a timely manner.
3. Manage and lead the negotiation of complex commercial agreements, including land sales, leases, delivery agreements and
strategic partnerships.
4. Develop and maintain effective relationship with relevant agencies, industry, developers, investors real estate agents and other
stakeholders.
5. Lead development of the Operations team and manage the delivery of portfolio services, including budget and financial
management, workforce and resource management, governance, communications, asset management, sales, leasing and
facilities management.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. High level of oral and written communication, negotiation and conflict-management skills, including the ability to interact
effectively with people of diverse cultures and build and maintain effective relationships with government agencies and key
stakeholders.
2. Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, processes and practices relating to land, property, infrastructure, development and
commercial transactions.
3. High level of experience in contracts, legal processes, dispute resolution, procurement and financial management, including the
ability to facilitate complex commercial transactions with the private sector.
4. Demonstrated ability to prepare high level submissions, reports and briefings on complex land, property, infrastructure,
development, asset or commercial matters.
5. High level organisational skills with demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively to achieve outcomes within
required timeframes.
6. Demonstrated sound judgement, resilience, integrity and accountability, with the ability to operate effectively in a complex and
challenging business environment.
7. Considerable experience providing strategic advice and developing and implementing organisational, business and operational
strategies.
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualification(s) in a relevant discipline combined with relevant senior executive experience, or an equivalent
combination of substantial relevant senior executive experience and education and training.
2. Demonstrated experience in a public sector commercial and/or property-related environment.
Further information
The successful applicant may be required to travel for short periods to locations across the NT.
Approved July 2026 Hannah Barraza, Chief Executive
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