Director Event Operations

Agency Department of Tourism and Hospitality Work unit Tourism and Events NT

Job title Director Event Operations Designation Senior Administrative Officer 2

Job type Full time Duration Fixed for up to 12 months

Salary $152,751 - $166,487 Location Darwin

Position number 48639 RTF 349938 Closing 29/06/2026

Contact Officer Lotus Emblard on 08 8999 5269 on ***email_hidden***

About the agency https://www.tourismandeventsnt.com.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=349938

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

As Director Event Operations you will be responsible for the planning and delivery of Tourism and Events NT’s (TENT) core portfolio of Major

Events, ranging from cultural to music festivals to sporting and motorsport events, leading a high performing team. You will have a pivotal role

together with TENT leadership to drive the Event contribution to the Northern Territory Visitor Economy Strategy. You will be responsible for

translating the organisation’s strategy into event delivery excellence.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Work collaboratively with senior Leadership to create and drive TENT core event plans, programs and budgets. Develop capability and

accountability within the team to ensure workforce, financial management and operational plans are managed proactively and appropriately

with a whole of business approach to maximise efficiencies

2. Understand and drive best practice within the Events Division to upgrade and streamline systems and maximise efficiencies ensuring

compliance with NTG’s governance and legislative frameworks.

3. Work collaboratively with Traditional Owners and Elders to include and support First Nations involvement in NT events when and where

appropriate.

4. Drive innovation in event activation and experience aligned with core event objectives and strategic plans.

5. Work with core event partners (suppliers and content owners) to maximise opportunities and event offering.

6. Support Event Partnerships and Executive on feasibility and expertise to assist in leveraging new opportunities across the division.

7. Provide strategic advice to other staff, Advisory Committees, Ministerial and Government representatives and TENT Executive leadership as

appropriate and required.

8. Work collaboratively across TENT Divisions to leverage opportunities across the department fostering creativity and innovation in

achievements.

9. Create a high performing, collaborative team environment supporting others to achieve

10. Effectively influence and manage strategic, operational and divisional risk

11. Work collaboratively with emergency management and other key operational stakeholders to provide an effective framework of operation

across all Major Events that complies with TENT and stakeholder requirements

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Tertiary and post graduate qualifications in a relevant field such as Event Management

2. A sound knowledge and understanding of the cultural appropriateness and an ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures

3. Proven ability to develop and lead strong and motivated collaborative teams to deliver high quality outcomes in a climate of continual change

4. Demonstrated capacity to manage complex, concurrent and time constrained projects

5. Proven track record in delivering high profile national events with an in-depth understanding of key client needs including but not limited to

sponsors, broadcast and media

6. Demonstrated strong strategic planning, conceptual, analytical and creative skills

7. Proven track record in successful procurement, commercial negotiation and contract development

8. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to negotiate and manage intent/expectations both from internal and

external stakeholders

9. Demonstrated experience in identifying and mitigating strategic and operational risks

10. Highly developed written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively within both Government and Corporate

environments

11. Ability and willingness to work outside normal working hours including public holidays and weekends as and when required to support events

delivery.

Further information

It is important to note that the Director Event Operations is expected to be present and available during the bump-in, delivery and bump out

phases of the event to support the team. This will require the Director Event Operations to be able to work on-site and outside of office hours

including weekends and public holidays where required.

This role may require travel to intra and interstate locations from time to time.