Director Event Operations
Northern Territory Government
Ad Details
Senior Administrative Officer 2 - Remuneration Package Range $179,451 - $195,425
(including salary $152,751 - $166,487)
Tourism and Events NT
Darwin, Northern Territory
Fixed full time vacancy available for up to 12 months
As Director Event Operations you will be responsible for the planning and delivery of TENT’s 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.
About the Role
- Work collaboratively with senior Leadership to create and drive TENT core event plans, programs and budgets.
- 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.
- Work collaboratively with Traditional Owners and Elders to include and support First Nations involvement in NT events when and where appropriate.
- Work with core event partners (suppliers and content owners) to maximise opportunities and event offering.
- Support Event Partnerships and Executive on feasibility and expertise to assist in leveraging new opportunities across the division.
- Work collaboratively across TENT Divisions to leverage opportunities across the department fostering creativity and innovation in achievements.
- Create a high performing, collaborative team environment supporting others to achieve
- Effectively influence and manage strategic, operational and divisional risk
- 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
- 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.
For further information about this vacancy please contact: Lotus Emblard on 08 8999 5269 on ***email_hidden***
Quote vacancy number: 48639
Closing date: 29/06/2026
Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.
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
