Job description
Agency Department of Lands, Planning and Work unit Southern Region
Environment
Job title Manager, Strategic Projects Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $132,408 - $147,408 Location Alice Springs
Position number 22778 RTF 352747 Closing 03/08/2026
Contact officer Sarah Fairhead, Executive Director Southern Region on 08 8951 9200 or [email protected]
About the agency https://environment.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=352747
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF
YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity
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.
Primary objective
Assist the Executive Director Southern Region, to manage, implement and coordinate the functions of the Department in
the Central Australia and Barkly Regions to ensure an integrated approach across programs, and lead the delivery of strategic
projects.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Support the Executive Director to coordinate the agency’s delivery of Government priorities through regional
coordination and other regional/local committees.
2. Lead and partner in the delivery of priority projects in the region, to support the Government’s agenda in rebuilding the
economy and restoring the Territory lifestyle.
3. Provision of strategic advice on regional issues impacting the department, including research, analysis, evaluation and
reporting of these matters.
4. Support the Executive Director and other agency executives to build and maintain professional networks across
government agencies with key stakeholder groups in Central Australia and the Barkly, to ensure the effective
coordination and delivery of key policy and programs.
5. Provide leadership and assist in coordinating the activities of staff to ensure the smooth functioning of the regional
office.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated political acumen and an ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with external
stakeholders.
2. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to express ideas clearly and fluently, both orally and in
writing combined with highly developed negotiation skills.
3. High-level organisational and coordination skills including the ability to work autonomously and under pressure,
prioritising workloads and maintaining flexibility.
4. Sound knowledge of contemporary issues and initiatives impacting the department in the region, and the relationships
with agency partners to assist to drive the strategic directions of the agency and of Government.
5. Relevant personal attributes including sound judgement and decision-making skills, strong political acumen and
leadership skills, and proven expertise in change management in a complex, diverse organisation.
6. An understanding of the social, political and demographic environment of the Central Australia and Barkly Regions and
an ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.
7. A current 'C' Class drivers’ licence or equivalent, or ability to obtain, with a willingness to travel in remote areas.
Desirable
1. Relevant tertiary qualifications will be well regarded.
2. While predominantly office-based, this position may require some intra-state travel as required.
Further information
Applicants should familiarise themselves with the NTPS Capability Framework (CF) which applies to all NTPS employees.
CF8 outlines the capabilities that are required for this vacancy. The CF is available here.
