• Executive Contract Officer 2 Remuneration Package $242,324
• Regional Services Central Australia, Families and Communities
• Full-time, Fixed vacancy available to 06/08/2024
• Located in Alice Springs

The Department of Territory Families, Housing and Communities provides support services across child protection, domestic and family violence, youth justice services, 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 the Executive Director of Families and Communities, your primary objective is to provide high-level expert advice and strategic leadership to the Families portfolio in the Central Australian region ensuring the effective design and delivery of strategic programs and reform initiatives that provide services and support to children, young people and families.

In addition, you are responsible for the management of procurement planning processes and selection of service providers, ensuring programs are evidence-based and grounded in operational realities and a high standard of service and advice is maintained. Developing strong networks and collaborative partnerships, and leading stakeholder consultation throughout the design phase of new programs is essential.

To meet the challenges of this strategic role you require demonstrated experience at a senior executive level, extensive leadership in a complex environment and a track record delivering strategic outcomes in a welfare services environment. High-level communication, interpersonal and influential skills are essential as are political astuteness and cultural competence.

Located in Alice Springs (Mparntwe) you will form part of a passionate and talented leadership team and be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package inclusive of; 5 weeks recreational and 3 weeks personal leave (Pro Rata), 17.5% leave loading, motor vehicle and the opportunity to develop a career in the NT Public Sector. This is a great time to consider moving to Alice Springs. Enjoy the enviable laidback lifestyle and work life balance, explore the unique landscapes and dreamtime of the Central Arrernte people and take the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children and their families in Central Australia. The rich cultural society and community spirit makes Alice Springs an easy place to meet people and make new friends. Relocation assistance maybe available to the successful applicant.

Explore Territory Families, Housing and Communities

• https://choosechildprotection.nt.gov.au/
• https://www.facebook.com/TFHC.NT/

Explore the Territory

• https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/
• https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/move/regional-living-guides/alice-springs-and-surrounds

For further information about this vacancy please contact: Andrew Walder on 08 8955 6001 or [email protected] using the subject line: Executive Director- Families and Communities - Alice Springs enquiry via EthicalJobs

Quote vacancy number: 30615

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

To view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search.

A position description is attached.