In-Demand Director of compliance Jobs in Northern Territory

Senior Director Assurance and Improvement
Department of Education and Training —Darwin NT
- $254,585 a year
- Temporary
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Director SAFE NT
NT Police Force —Darwin NT
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- Management
- Administrative experience
- Experience working with children
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Director Policy
Department of Children and Families —Darwin NT
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
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Director Enterprise Applications
Department of Corporate and Digital Development —Northern Territory
- $152,751 - $166,487 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Communication skills
12d
Executive Director Infrastructure Maintenance
Department of Logistics and Infrastructure —Palmerston NT
- $262,223 a year
- Temporary
- Management
- Leadership
- Communication skills
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Senior Policy Officer
Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet —Darwin NT
- $117,356 - $126,251 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Negotiation
8d
Director, Safety and Emergency Management
Department of Corrections —Darwin NT
- $152,751 - $166,487 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Leadership
- Communication skills
HR & Change Subject Matter Expert
Airport Development Group —Darwin NT
- Contract
- ERP systems
- Human resources
- Recruiting
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Director - Northern Territory
Australia Red Cross —Darwin NT
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- In-person
- Relocation assistance
- Annual leave
Director Park Partnerships
Department of Tourism and Hospitality —Darwin NT
- $152,751 - $166,487 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
11d
Executive Director Land Servicing
Department of Logistics and Infrastructure —Darwin NT
- $254,585 a year
- Temporary
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
Director of People and Culture
AccorHotel —Darwin NT
- Full-time
- Hospitality
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Anthropology Manager
Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority —Alice Springs NT
- Full-time
- Management
- Research
- Experience working with children
4d
Principal Finance Officer
Department of Children and Families —Darwin NT
- $120,877 - $130,039 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Experience working with children
- Financial services
3d
Business Support Officer
Department of Health —Darwin NT
- $99,519 - $110,953 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
10d
Recruitment and Attraction Officer / Senior Recruitment and Attraction Officer
Department of Logistics and Infrastructure —Darwin NT
- $120,877 - $130,039 a year
- Temporary
- Management
- Customer service
- Recruiting
2d
Contract and Agreement Administration Officer
Department of Corrections —Darwin NT
- $77,344 - $88,179 a year
- Temporary
- Administrative experience
9d
Business Manager
Department of Health —Alice Springs NT
- $117,356 - $126,251 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Communication skills
12d
Corporation Governance Secretary
Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory —Darwin NT
- $129,249 - $145,001 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Research
- Analysis skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance program
Quick Apply
11d
Facilities and Maintenance Officer
NT Fire and Emergency Services —Darwin NT
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Administrative experience
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Senior Director Assurance and Improvement

Department of Education and Training
Darwin NT

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Job Details

Temporary | Full-time
$254,585 a year
10 days ago

Qualifications

Risk management
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Full Job Description

Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Assurance and Improvement
Job title Senior Director Assurance and Improvement Designation Executive Contract Officer 2
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for up to 4 years
Remuneration $254,585 Location Darwin
Position number 48718 RTF 353739 Closing 25/08/2026

Contact Officer Sophia Tutton, A/ Executive Director, Strategic Services on 08 8999 5755 or [email protected]
About the agency https://education.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=353739
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
Establish and provide strategic direction of the Assurance and Improvement stream, integrating operational policy, quality assurance
services, projects, partnerships, reform initiatives, and resolution services to drive continuous improvement, strengthen governance and
improve service quality and accountability across NT schools and department programs.

Context statement
The Senior Director provides direction to embed a culture of continuous improvement and strong governance across NT schools and
departmental programs. The role integrates operational policy and quality assurance services with key projects, partnerships and reform
initiatives, and manages complaint resolution and related review services. These combined functions strengthen accountability, drive
service quality, and deliver evidence-based improvements that align with the Department of Education and Training’s strategic priorities.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide strategic leadership and high-level advice to the Chief Executive, Deputy Chief Executives and Executive Directors on

assurance, governance, risk and improvement initiatives, overseeing the integration of operational policy, partnerships, review and
reform, resolution, quality assurance, and information management functions to deliver continuous improvement and support
government and departmental objectives.

2. Oversee complex complaint handling, systemic reviews, external referrals and legal claims, providing strategic advice for politically or
culturally sensitive matters and ensuring impartial, timely outcomes.

3. Direct external and internal reviews, drive reform initiatives and maintain effective risk management and accountability frameworks
to strengthen performance and service outcomes.

4. Oversee development and implementation of operational policies, delegations and quality standards to ensure consistent, evidence-
based and legally compliant decision-making.

5. Provide executive oversight of projects and initiatives; and represent the department in high-level forums ensuring alignment,
collaboration and influence on broader sector initiatives using insights to inform policy and organisational learning.

6. Establish and sustain cross‑functional networks and knowledge‑sharing to implement improvements, standardise processes, develop
capability and elevate awareness of the Assurance and Improvement functions across the department and broader government.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Proven strategic leadership and political acumen in complex public‑sector environments and a strong ability to build and maintain high-

value relationships with stakeholders across government and the community to lead and influence best practice.
2. Proven ability to establish, lead and integrate multi-discipline teams, including policy, quality assurance, partnerships, reform and

resolution services, within a large, complex public sector organisation, fostering inclusive practices and building organisational
capability

3. Extensive understanding of government policy development, operational delegations and legislative compliance, with the capacity to
translate complex legislation into practical policies and procedures.

4. Demonstrated experience establishing and overseeing governance, risk management and continuous improvement frameworks,
including leading major organisational reviews and reforms, and managing complex or sensitive complaints and legal matters.

5. Demonstrated operational and fiscal accountability, including budget management, resource allocation and use of performance
measurement to inform improvement.

6. High level of personal integrity, resilience and accountability, with a track record of ethical decision-making and commitment to the
NT Public Sector values.

Desirable
1. Tertiary qualifications in a field relevant to the responsibilities of the position.

Further information
The successful applicant will need to have a current Working with Children Clearance Notice or the ability to obtain.

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director of compliance jobs in northern territory

Senior Director Assurance and Improvement

Director SAFE NT

Director Policy

Director Enterprise Applications

Executive Director Infrastructure Maintenance

Senior Policy Officer

Director, Safety and Emergency Management

HR & Change Subject Matter Expert

Director - Northern Territory

Director Park Partnerships

Executive Director Land Servicing

Director of People and Culture

Anthropology Manager

Principal Finance Officer

Business Support Officer

Recruitment and Attraction Officer / Senior Recruitment and Attraction Officer

Contract and Agreement Administration Officer

Business Manager

Corporation Governance Secretary

Facilities and Maintenance Officer

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