Director Community & Stakeholder Engagement

• Senior Administrative Officer 2 (Remuneration Package $169,251 - $184,320 including salary $145,394 - $158,469).
• Office of Water Security.
• Fixed vacancy located in Darwin or Alice Springs available to 30/06/2024.

The Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security (DEPWS) was established with a clear vision that the Northern Territory's natural assets are managed sustainably for the benefit of all. Its purpose is to provide evidence-based advice and regulation to support sustainable use of the Northern Territory's natural resources, and protect and preserve its wildlife, parks and reserves.
Within DEPWS the Office of Water Security is a small team which has been established to advise the Minister for Water Security; coordinate whole of Government water policy and programs, and works collaboratively with other Government agencies to develop, deliver and report on the Territory Water Plan.
As the Director Community and Stakeholder Engagement your primary objective is to provide strategic leadership, advice, coordination and delivery of community and Stakeholder Engagement activities aligned to the Northern Territory Government, the Department and the Office of Water Security's roles and responsibilities, in response to current and emerging issues affecting water security outcomes in the Northern Territory.
Your key responsibilities include; providing effective leadership, developing and implementing stakeholder and community engagement strategies, analysing complex and sensitive water security matters, and delivering strategic public policy outcomes. You will also provide strategic advice on water security, including reviewing and preparing reports, cabinet submissions and Ministerial briefings.
This is a great opportunity to showcase your; exceptional negotiation and collaboration skills, your ability to build relationship and influence outcomes, and present detail and complex concepts clearly and succinctly. Your political astuteness and extensive experience in coordinating high-level projects and demonstrated strategic planning, governance and project management is essential.
In return you will be rewarded with a competitive salary package inclusive of 11% superannuation, 6 weeks recreational and 3 weeks personal leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, negotiable flexible work arrangements, assistance with relocation costs, and an opportunity to experience the uniqueness of living in the Northern Territory.
This is a great time to consider a move to the Territory.
Whether it's Darwin's stunning national parks, waterholes and beaches or Alice Spring's iconic red landscape you can uncover ancient Aboriginal culture and experience the benefits of living in the Territory.
. . nrmjobs.com.au/job/20020867
Date published:
15-Feb-2024
Closing date:
11-Mar-2024