Senior Territory Business Advisor

Agency Department of Trade, Business and Work unit Business and Workforce Delivery

Asian Relations

Job title Senior Territory Business Advisor Designation Administrative Officer 7

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $117,356 - $126,251 Location Alice Springs

Position number 11449 RTF 350083 Closing 19/07/2026

Contact officer Maddison Bolton. Senior Project Officer, Business and Workforce Delivery on 08 8951 8553 or

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Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=350083

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

The Senior Territory Business Advisor leads team members and/or specialist sectors to stimulate and support business and

economic development in collaboration with stakeholders and other partners by providing information, assistance and referrals to

government and non-government services and programs. The role provides in-depth advice to government on the current status

of the local business environment to inform future policy direction.

Context statement

The Department of Trade, Business and Asian Relations is responsible for driving opportunities to grow private investment and

create jobs within the Northern Territory, supporting a strong, vibrant economy for all Territorians. The Business and Regions

division provides strategic advice to government and delivers services to assist Territory businesses, including Aboriginal

enterprises, to start, run, grow and innovate.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Liaise with the business community, industry sectors, major project proponents and not-for-profit organisations throughout the

Northern Territory to understand business issues, provide access to improvement programs to assist the development of these

individual businesses; and provide high level advice to the Chief Executive and the Minister of Business, through the Regional

Director and Executive Director on issues facing the sector.

2. Collaborate across NT and Federal government, peak bodies, industry groups and non-government organisations to source and

provide accessible and responsive information on business support services and products including referrals to new and existing

businesses.

3. Provide leadership in the development and implementation of business initiatives and business systems and processes; and

mentor other staff in the delivery of programs as required.

4. Collect and analyse business intelligence and identify and resolve issues that impede business success.

5. Prepare reports, presentations, events and other divisional requirements including ministerial documentation.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated ability to strategically lead, positively influence and motivate teams in the delivery Business and Workforce

delivery, business advice, programs, policy and other divisional requirements in a complex and changing environment.

2. Strong knowledge of contemporary business, commercial practices, governance principles and an appreciation of the challenges

and opportunities facing start-up and established businesses; with the ability to provide analysis and solutions to these issues.

3. Experience in client management, with high level written and oral communication and negotiation skills to suit a wide range of

audiences, including proven research, analysis, report writing and project management skills.

4. Ability to work as an effective team member and interact positively and effectively with people of diverse cultures.

5. Proven knowledge of computer software and an understanding of current business technology.

6. A current Northern Territory 'C' Class driver licence or equivalent with the ability to travel throughout the NT including remote

travel.

Desirable

1. Degree in a relevant field of business or demonstrated work experience.

2. Knowledge of the NT economy and factors affecting economic performance and business and industry competitiveness.

Further information

When choosing to apply for this position, the applicant should consider the full requirements of the position in aligning their work

experience and capabilities to this role.

Refer to the Capability Leadership Framework Level 7