• Executive Contract Officer 4 -  (Remuneration Package $302,742)
• Strategy, Performance and Enabling Services
• Darwin
• Fixed vacancy for up to 4 years

Apply your senior executive experience and strategic leadership to drive strategic planning, reform programs and initiatives in a large and complex operating environment.

The Department of Children and Families provides support services across child protection, domestic and family violence, multicultural affairs and senior’s recognition. The agency brings together many of the key functions that work together to create stronger communities where children experience safe, healthy and happy childhoods, women and men from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds have equal opportunities, and senior Territorians are appreciated and respected.

As Deputy CEO, Strategy, Performance and Enabling Services, your primary objective is to provide high-level expert advice and strategic leadership to develop and implement the Department’s strategy settings, enabling its reform agenda and collaboratively responding to politically sensitive issues.

In this role, you will be responsible for the fiscal oversight, quality assurance, legal and enabling functions that enable the delivery of high-quality services, the development of the Department’s strategy, strategic settings and commissioning of services designed to meet the needs of local communities, address systemic challenges and improve the lives of Territorians.

Working with the Senior Executive Group, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, Government and Non-Government Agencies, you will lead and embed governance, assurance and continuous improvement activities to enable evidence based frontline services delivered by the Department.

You will oversee the implementation of strategic programs, policies and reform initiatives, and provide high-level strategic advice to the Chief Executive, Ministers and key stakeholders on program strategies, fiscal and operational performance and reform initiatives, and strategic commissioning.

To meet the challenges of this strategic role you require, demonstrated success leading a large multi-disciplinary team in a complex operating environment, proven experience in workforce development and fiscal management, and a strong understanding of current and emerging social, economic and policy issues that impact the Northern Territory. Political acumen, cultural competence and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to build organisational capability and ensure responsive and effective change management.

This is a great time to consider moving to the Territory and experiencing the uniqueness of living and working in Darwin. Enjoy an enviable lifestyle and a work life balance that allows you time to explore the stunning landscapes and tourist attractions of the region. Experience tropical sunsets, ocean views and sandy beaches, spectacular lightening displays.

Explore working in the Territory.

• https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/work
• https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/work/work-for-nt-government

Learn more about the Department

• https://families.nt.gov.au/
• https://families.nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/986879/TFHC0001-I08-strategic-plan.pdf

Moving to the Territory

• https://theterritory.com.au/live/why-move-to-the-territory

For further information about this vacancy please contact:

Emma White, Chief Executive Officer on 08 8999 2749 or [email protected] using the subject line: Deputy Chief Executive Officer - Strategy, Performance and Enabling Services enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Quote vacancy number: 35090

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search