This is a Regional Director, Barkly role with Northern Territory Government based in Alice Springs, NT, AU Northern Territory Government Role Seniority - director More about the Regional Director, Barkly role at Northern Territory Government Executive Contract Officer 1 - Remuneration Package $226,322 Southern Region Tennant Creek, Northern Territory Fixed from 06/04/2026 for up to 4 years Are you ready to lead and manage the Department’s presence in the Barkly region? The Department of Logistics and Infrastructure is seeking a dynamic Regional Director to oversee and provide high level advice, management and coordination in the delivery of all building and civil capital works, minor works, and repairs and maintenance programs within the region. The Department of Logistics and Infrastructure works with the community, business and government partners to regulate, construct, maintain and invest in integrated sustainable infrastructure, developments and services across the Territory. About the role: The Regional Director, Barkly will lead and manage the Department’s presence in the Barkly region, which comprise the Divisions of Housing and Land Servicing, Transport and Civil Infrastructure, Transport Safety and Services and Built Infrastructure. As part of the Southern Region executive management team, provide high level advice, management and coordination in the delivery of all building and civil capital works, minor works, and repairs and maintenance programs within the region. Key Responsibilities: Provide high level strategic advice to executive management and government Provide high level regional program management, specific project management and strategic direction to the regional and remote area programs Provide effective leadership and resource management along with finance and budget management of the regional and remote areas construction team. Represent the Department’s interests within the community, including pre and post-disaster relief activities in the Barkly Region Represent the Department on regional representative bodies and committees About You: You’re a dynamic, strategic leader with: Proven skills in leading, participating and promoting multi-disciplinary teams A Sound knowledge of budget management, capital works and repairs and maintenance programming, and financial and human resource management. An ability to analyse civil and building infrastructure issues and provide responses in a regional context. A sound knowledge of procurement policy, particularly in a construction environment. A sound knowledge and experience with emergency management and operations. A good understanding of Indigenous issues and culture relating to the development of the Northern Territory. The Benefits: Attractive salary package 12% superannuation 6 weeks recreation leave 3 weeks personal leave Up to $1,724 annual leave loading Support to grow and develop your career with professional development opportunities Enjoy stable employment in the NT Government. Accommodation support Regional electricity subsidy Relocation assistance may be negotiated Special study leave provisions Assistance with airfares to Darwin or Alice Springs - fares out of an isolated locality (FOIL) Accommodation allowance in conjunction with FOILs To learn more about general employment conditions, go to the Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment website OCPE website Lifestyle and Community: An authentic outback town with one main street and local stores, Tennant Creek is located between Alice Springs and Katherine and is known as the Territory's "Golden Heart". The area around Tennant Creek is referred to as the Barkly Region. Home to a population of 3,000 people, Tennant Creek has a real outback town feel. Its calendar is packed with events such as the Desert Harmony Festival and the annual Tennant Creek show, as well as horse racing, rodeos, sports and live music. With its laid-back lifestyle, welcoming spirit, and rich cultural heritage, Tennant Creek offers a unique place to live, work, and connect. Check out the NT Regional Living guide for more information NT Regional living guides | Join the Territory For further information about this vacancy please contact: Tegan Berg, General Manager Regions on 08 8951 5139 or tegan.berg@nt.gov.au Quote vacancy number: 11322 Closing date: 26/01/2026 Applications should consist of a one-page summary sheet, resume / CV, copies of relevant qualifications and contact details for two well-placed referees. 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 Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Northern Territory Government team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities ️ Providing strategic advice Managing regional programs Representing the Department Key Strengths Leadership Budget management Emergency management Indigenous cultural understanding Procurement policy knowledge A Final Note: This is a role with Northern Territory Government not with Hatch.
