Job description Agency Department of Corporate and Digital Development Work unit Information Services Fines Recovery Unit Job title Executive Director - Information Services and Fines Designation Executive Contract Officer 3 Recovery Unit Job type Full time Duration Fixed for up to 4 years Salary $277,566 Location Darwin Position number 44452 RTF 344744 Closing 21/04/2026 Contact officer Lisa Watson on 08 8999 2960 or About the agency Apply online APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS Information for applicants inclusion and diversity The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website. Primary objective Provide high-level strategic leadership, management and strategic direction to the Information Services division and the Fines Recovery Unit. Context statement Information Services provides best practice advice and management of government information, including freedom of information and privacy services, to client agencies, and provides digital policy services to the whole of the Northern Territory Government. The Fines Recovery Unit is responsible for collection and enforcement of fines and penalties. Key duties and responsibilities 1. Lead and manage the Information Services and Fines Recovery Unit divisions, with a focus on maintaining or improving service continuity, implementing standardised and better practice systems, delivering contemporary, compliant digital policy, and supporting the diverse needs of agencies and the public through efficient, effective and reliable service delivery. 2. Act as a senior executive level adviser to staff and client agencies on matters relating to the interpretation and implementation of the Information Act 2002, the Fines and Penalties (Recovery) Act 2001, and the Privacy Act 1988, ensuring appropriate application of legislation, and providing high level advice and support to client agencies. 3. Unify the mission of all three service areas under a shared commitment to operational excellence, fiscal responsibility, and service delivery, while upholding rigorous governance and compliance standards across the portfolios. 4. Partner with clients ensuring the two-way flow of information where the needs of clients are well understood and inform the development of solutions and processes that are prioritised within available resources, capitalising on digital solutions. 5. Establish strategic priorities that support government objectives and promote long-term sustainability. 6. As part of the agencys leadership group, contribute to and implement DCDDs strategic direction. Selection criteria Essential 1. Demonstrated extensive experience and capability at a senior executive level, successfully leading a large multi-disciplinary team in a complex operating environment. 2. Demonstrated ability to provide high-quality executive-level advice on the interpretation and application of complex legislation and policy, and to lead and drive complex legislative and organisational reform to achieve long-term, sustainable improvement. 3. Highly developed ability to build and sustain productive and collaborative relationships, communicating with influence, and engaging strategically and effectively with stakeholders, with strong negotiation skills. 4. Executive capability to deliver meaningful outcomes through strategic and future-focused leadership, rigorous analysis and sound judgement, customer-centred decision-making, and a strong commitment to innovation and continuous improvement. 5. Proven capability to deliver results through accountable leadership, effective and efficient resource management, and the delivery of high-quality, customer-focused services. 6. Executive capability to lead and engage people through building high-performing teams, strengthening workforce capability, managing change effectively, and fostering an inclusive, motivated and accountable culture. 7. Professional work ethic aligned to DCDDs principles, demonstrating a strong commitment to service excellence, innovation, ethical practice, accountability and impartiality, and a demonstrated ability to contribute to the agencys strategic direction and leadership, while actively promoting diversity and respect. Desirable 1. Tertiary qualifications in law, business, accounting or similar professional discipline. Further information The successful applicant will be required to declare conflicts of interest and undergo a criminal history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history.
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Executive Director - Information Services and Fines Recovery Unit