CareerPlan

EL1 - Assistant Directors, Regional Development, Northern Australia and Local Government

Perth, Western AustraliaFull-time$127k–$144k2026-11-07 → 2026-11-12
HybridCitizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Strategic leadership in policy development, governance, and infrastructure project advice for Northern Australia's economic and social advancement.

Role type

Senior IC strategy & policy director

Builds

Government investment frameworks, policy briefs, and stakeholder engagement outcomes for Northern Australia

Domain

Public sector / Regional development / Infrastructure policy

Required skills

Strategic policy development, team leadership, stakeholder management, governance framework management, complex decision-making, written briefing

Preferred skills

First Nations cultural capability, cross-jurisdictional coordination, high-level executive engagement

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Lead governance frameworks including NAIF Board interactions; Drive strategic policy advice and legislative reviews; Oversee triage of Ministerial and Cabinet requests; Manage secretariat functions for the Northern Australia Ministerial Forum

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC