• Looking to lead and inspire during a time of change?
• Excellent package includes six weeks annual leave and salary sacrifice options

Darwin is one of Australia's thriving capitals. Our city is both modern and multicultural, boasting many exciting cultural festivals and weekly food and craft markets, as well as a laid back, family friendly lifestyle. In business and industry circles, Darwin is described as Australia's gateway to South East Asia, with desirable Asian locations just a short flight away.

Make your next big career move to a high performing capital city valued by its community

We have an exciting opportunity for Manager International Business Relations to leverage the strategic position of Darwin close to South East Asian Countries, especially China, which is the first trade partner to Australia, the City of Darwin will further support and secure sustainable the economic relationship with China and South East Asia Countries.

An exciting opportunity to plan, develop and implement the City's International Economic Development Program/Activities by attracting, retaining and expanding International Business/Investment.

Able to enthusiastically embrace change, you will build and maintain the partnership between the City of Darwin with China governments and businesses and be able to transfer the partnership into practical business opportunities to benefit the City of Darwin and local community through effective communication and planning.

Could this be the career move you are looking for?

You will be a highly motivated person with significant experience in the areas of economic development and tourism. With a proven track record in setting clear and specific goals, objectives and strategies to a standard of excellence, combined with the monitoring and review of staff performance, taking appropriate corrective and supporting actions so as to implement best practice targets. You'll have a sound understanding of international relations issues as applied to local government.

You'll have a good understanding and/or ability to interpret the NT Local Government Act Regulations, City of Darwin By Laws and other legislation to which the Council responds. Your through knowledge of Property Contract Law and Legislation as well as Sound financial & non-financial management ability. Your ability to interpret Chinese Laws or policies which puts the Council in a strong bargaining position.

A self-confident individual with a strong belief in own skills, capabilities and judgements and the ability to respond to events in a thoughtful and deliberative manner. Your relevant tertiary qualification will also set you in good stead for this opportunity.

Be part of an innovative and committed council

With a strong commitment to a fair and equitable workplace ethos, rigorous adherence to WH&S procedures and a culture of innovation and transformation, you'll be focussed on high performance and quality outcomes. You will be ready to proactively lead and actively support the Council's vision, goals and values that complement a changing culture.

Applications close 5pm Monday 4 February 2019

For more information regarding this position, please contact Joshua Sattler on 08 8930 0444.

Information on this positon, the position description and to submit an application is available from https://careersatthetop.com.au/Vacancies/

Applications addressing the selection criteria and accompanied by a resume should be submitted through our recruitment system prior to the closing date.

As part of Council's recruitment process, successful applications will undergo pre-employment assessments, which may include a medical.

City of Darwin offers six weeks annual leave, district allowance, salary sacrifice options, and the opportunity for continuous professional development and learning.

Scott Waters
Chief Executive Officer