About us

The Northern Territory Council of Service Inc. (NTCOSS) is a peak body for the Northern Territory social and community service sector and an advocate for those who are most disadvantaged.

NTCOSS has a broad membership base, which is made up of non-government and community organisations, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, and community councils across the NT, as well as other organisations and individuals who are committed to social justice issues for people and communities who are socially and financially disadvantaged in the NT.

NTCOSS is governed by a Board of Directors, which includes broad representation from across the social and community sector in the NT, including regional representatives and representatives from the range of social policy areas.

About the role

The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for the leadership, coordination and development of NTCOSS’ activities, including:

• Supporting the collective efforts of NTCOSS members to sustain a vibrant community services sector, responsive to the needs of diverse communities, and
• Championing economic and social well-being for all residents of the Northern Territory

Key selection criteria

Essential

1. Clear examples and demonstrated ability to lead the development of considered and evidence-based policy and practice within a complex public policy environment and advocate for and effectively influence policy debates and government, in a way that leads to improved policy outcomes;
2. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships and partnerships with a variety of stakeholders:
3. Demonstrated ability to clearly articulate policy positions and communicate them effectively to stakeholders, including to the media;
4. Highly developed skills in social policy analysis and a demonstrated understanding of local and national social policy issues, particularly those impacting on people and communities in the Northern Territory who are socially and financially disadvantaged;
5. Demonstrated ability to represent the diverse membership of the organisation, and in particular to represent a broad range of interests in a complex policy setting;
6. Outstanding written and oral communication skills including the ability to manage the media and present to a range of stakeholders and groups, develop and maintain strategic relationships with stakeholders, negotiate with high level government and community representatives, produce quality articles and reports and facilitate and lead strategic consultations, liaison and networking across a range of stakeholder groups;
7. Demonstrated project management skills and an ability to work to deadlines and to set priorities within competing demands;
8. Experience in working within the social and community sector and/or demonstrated understanding of the issues impacting on the sector, particularly within the NT context;
9. A demonstrated commitment to social justice principles including Aboriginal self-determination, professional ethical standards and diverse workplaces;
10. Relevant tertiary qualifications in public policy, human services or law;
11. A current NT Working with Children Card, a current NT driver licence and current COVID-19 vaccination status;
12. A preparedness to undertake interstate and regular regional travel.

NTCOSS is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people with diverse backgrounds and life experiences.

Applicants are welcome to contact Jayne Lloyd, NTCOSS President, via [email protected] using the subject line: Chief Executive Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs for further information regarding the position.

Prior to offer of employment, candidates will have to successfully complete a Safe NT Screening Assessment for Employment (Police Check).

A position description is attached.