Job description
Agency Department of Trade, Business and Asian Relations Work unit Trade, Investment and Opportunities
Job title Senior Director - Office of Asian Relations Designation Executive Contract Officer 1
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for up to 4 years
Salary $226,322 Location Darwin
Position number 17563 RTF 330276 Closing 29/09/2025
Contact officer Kelly Ralston, Deputy Chief Executive Officer on 08 8999 7814 or kelly.ralston@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://dtbar.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=330276

1. Lead the delivery of critical, evidenced-based advice and strategy to advance the NT’s international engagement, particularly
   with Asia.
2. Lead the implementation of government’s Asian Relations agenda through the development, implementation and evaluation of
   policy initiatives and specific projects in partnership with Government agencies, and business and industry stakeholders.
3. Develop and sustain effective collaborative partnerships with departmental colleagues, government, business and industry
   stakeholders at the local, national and international levels.
4. Enable a results-driven culture through constructive leadership and a focus on improving the effectiveness and efficiency of
   services.
5. Effective leadership of a small team, provided through an innovative and client focused approach.
6. Represent the Department and the NT’s interests at local, national and international engagements.
7. Prepare and review high level reports, briefings, statements, and correspondence.