Assistant Director

Agency Department of Trade, Business and Asian Work unit Analytics and Insights

Relations

Job title Assistant Director Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1

Job type Full Time Duration Ongoing

Salary $136,380 – $152,357 Location Darwin

Position number 19487 RTF 358437 Closing 28/10/2026

Contact Officer Shelvin Karan, Director Analytics and Insights on 08 8999 5139 or [email protected]

About the agency https://industry.nt.gov.au

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=358437

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QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity
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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
Lead and manage a small team to deliver high-quality economic, statistical, demographic and industry analysis, providing evidence-based

insights and strategic advice on complex issues affecting the Northern Territory through advanced economic modelling, data analysis and

compelling data visualisation.

Context statement
The Department of Trade, Business and Asian Relations (DTBAR) is the Northern Territory Government’s lead agency to shape an enabling

environment that activates industry, attracts investment and drives business growth. The Analytics and Insights unit provides across-

agency support through the provision of data, economic analysis, insights and advice to support the priorities and functions of the

Department.

Key duties and responsibilities
Specific duties and accountabilities of the job:

1. Coordinate and undertake the collection, formatting, quality assessment and management of economic-related information and data.

2. Build or oversee the development of technical dashboards that support timely access to data and reporting.

3. Undertake detailed research, investigation and qualitative and quantitative analysis of complex economic, statistical and demographic

issues relevant to the Northern Territory.

4. Formulate quality reports, through the Director, for senior department staff, government agencies, advisory bodies and the private

sector on economic issues affecting the Northern Territory.

5. Provide advice on current economic, statistical and demographic developments likely to affect the Northern Territory.

6. Manage a small multi-disciplinary team to deliver agreed projects to acceptable performance standards.

7. Foster a high performing team culture and demonstrate initiative, sound judgment, political acumen, flexibility and a commitment to

achieving strategic outcomes.

Selection criteria
Essential

1. Demonstrated experience and advanced proficiency in using tools such as Microsoft Excel, Power Automate, Lists, Python, R etc to

conduct high level quantitative economic analysis (such as modelling, cost benefit analysis, economic impact assessments) to support

evidenced-based decision making.

2. Demonstrated experience in designing business intelligence and other data visualisation tools using Microsoft Fabric and Power BI.

3. Proven capability in engaging and collaborating and managing relationships with various stakeholders.

4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proven ability to prepare high level reports, advice and other correspondence

in a public sector setting.

5. Experience managing a small team to prioritise and deliver in a fast-paced environment with strong planning, problem-solving, and

organisational skills.

Desirable

1. Tertiary qualification in economics, data science, statistics, or a related discipline.