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Agency Department of Infrastructure, Planning Work unit Infrastructure NT – Darwin Region Water
and Logistics Supply Program
Job title Executive Director Designation Executive Contract Officer 2
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for up to 4 years
Salary $247,170 Location Darwin
Position number 602400+1 RTF 303600 Closing 11/0+/2026
Contact officer Louise McCormick, Infrastructure Commissioner on 08 8+24 7123 or [email protected]
About the agency https://dipl.nt.gov.au | https://infrastructure.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=303600
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 Executive Director is accountable for the provision of strategic leadership, governance, and high-level advice to progress the
delivery of the Darwin Region Water Supply and Infrastructure Corridors programs.
Context Statement
Infrastructure NT, the Northern Territory’s infrastructure body, undertakes strategic infrastructure planning and development that
co-ordinates and aligns infrastructure needs with economic and population growth, and delivers nationally significant infrastructure
projects.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide high level strategic program delivery and policy advice to the Minister, Chief Executive, executive team and other NTG
agencies through the Infrastructure Commissioner regarding complex and sensitive Darwin Regional Water Supply and
Infrastructure Corridors Program initiatives, policy, stakeholder engagement and/or service matters.
2. Lead a professional and multidisciplinary team to solve complex challenges and deliver innovative and best practice project
development across a range of complex projects and issues where business as usual approaches may not be possible.
3. Manage the Darwin Region Water Supply and Infrastructure Corridors budgets and provide updates and recommendations to
executive management regarding management of this budget.
4. Prepare high-level documentation including Ministerials, Legislative Assembly Briefings and Cabinet Submissions, funding
proposals, decision notes and correspondence and presentations to key stakeholders.
5. Provide a high degree of leadership and utilise contemporary management skills to provide advice and support to enable staff
to build effective team and inter-agency relationships, achieve multi-skilling and to manage change effectively.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Ability to provide high level strategic advice to the Minister, Infrastructure Commissioner and executive management, industry,
and the public on the end-to-end delivery of a major infrastructure project.
2. Well-developed executive leadership capability with the ability to articulate a vision and translate government and corporate
directions into clear and effective courses of action to achieve desired outcomes.
3. High level oral and written communication skills to support relationship management with people at executive and Ministerial
levels as well as to a range of stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
4. High level strategic and project planning skills and demonstrated abilities in the development of innovative planning and project
delivery solutions.
5. Demonstrated experience in major project management to assist the planning and delivery team in the precinct planning,
technical design, business case preparation, and delivery for the Darwin Region Water Supply and Infrastructure Corridors
programs.
6. Sound understanding of the political, economic, social, and cultural issues impacting on land development in the Territory
including the differing interests, aspirations, and cultural values of a diverse range of stakeholders.
7. Demonstrated leadership in providing policy advice and guidance in identifying and managing work health and safety issues as
they apply to the workplace and workplace activities of employees and stakeholders.
Desirable
1. Relevant tertiary qualifications in commerce, business, engineering (marine, civil, structural, mechanical, or chemical), project
management or other relevant discipline.
Job description
Agency Department of Infrastructure, Planning Work unit Infrastructure NT – Darwin Region Water
and Logistics Supply Program
Job title Executive Director Designation Executive Contract Officer 2
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for up to 4 years
Salary $247,170 Location Darwin
Position number 602400+1 RTF 303600 Closing 11/0+/2026
Contact officer Louise McCormick, Infrastructure Commissioner on 08 8+24 7123 or [email protected]
About the agency https://dipl.nt.gov.au | https://infrastructure.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=303600
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 Executive Director is accountable for the provision of strategic leadership, governance, and high-level advice to progress the
delivery of the Darwin Region Water Supply and Infrastructure Corridors programs.
Context Statement
Infrastructure NT, the Northern Territory’s infrastructure body, undertakes strategic infrastructure planning and development that
co-ordinates and aligns infrastructure needs with economic and population growth, and delivers nationally significant infrastructure
projects.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide high level strategic program delivery and policy advice to the Minister, Chief Executive, executive team and other NTG
agencies through the Infrastructure Commissioner regarding complex and sensitive Darwin Regional Water Supply and
Infrastructure Corridors Program initiatives, policy, stakeholder engagement and/or service matters.
2. Lead a professional and multidisciplinary team to solve complex challenges and deliver innovative and best practice project
development across a range of complex projects and issues where business as usual approaches may not be possible.
3. Manage the Darwin Region Water Supply and Infrastructure Corridors budgets and provide updates and recommendations to
executive management regarding management of this budget.
4. Prepare high-level documentation including Ministerials, Legislative Assembly Briefings and Cabinet Submissions, funding
proposals, decision notes and correspondence and presentations to key stakeholders.
5. Provide a high degree of leadership and utilise contemporary management skills to provide advice and support to enable staff
to build effective team and inter-agency relationships, achieve multi-skilling and to manage change effectively.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Ability to provide high level strategic advice to the Minister, Infrastructure Commissioner and executive management, industry,
and the public on the end-to-end delivery of a major infrastructure project.
2. Well-developed executive leadership capability with the ability to articulate a vision and translate government and corporate
directions into clear and effective courses of action to achieve desired outcomes.
3. High level oral and written communication skills to support relationship management with people at executive and Ministerial
levels as well as to a range of stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
4. High level strategic and project planning skills and demonstrated abilities in the development of innovative planning and project
delivery solutions.
5. Demonstrated experience in major project management to assist the planning and delivery team in the precinct planning,
technical design, business case preparation, and delivery for the Darwin Region Water Supply and Infrastructure Corridors
programs.
6. Sound understanding of the political, economic, social, and cultural issues impacting on land development in the Territory
including the differing interests, aspirations, and cultural values of a diverse range of stakeholders.
7. Demonstrated leadership in providing policy advice and guidance in identifying and managing work health and safety issues as
they apply to the workplace and workplace activities of employees and stakeholders.
Desirable
1. Relevant tertiary qualifications in commerce, business, engineering (marine, civil, structural, mechanical, or chemical), project
management or other relevant discipline.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Executive Director position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Darwin offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
