Executive Director Operations

Primary objective

Lead and coordinate LDC’s Operations portfolio to achieve strategic, commercial and organisational objectives. Provide executive

oversight of strategy, business development, finance, corporate services, communications, sales, leasing and facilities management,

including leadership of complex commercial negotiations and contractual agreements relating to LDC’s property assets.

Context statement

The Land Development Corporation (LDC) is a Government Business Division responsible for facilitating strategic land, property

and development outcomes across the Northern Territory.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide leadership and direction to the Strategy and Precincts, Business, Finance and Corporate Services units to achieve LDC’s

strategic, commercial and organisational objectives

2. Prepare and present high-level ministerial correspondence, cabinet papers, briefings, reports, and advice on commercial,

development, financial and governance matters in a timely manner.

3. Manage and lead the negotiation of complex commercial agreements, including land sales, leases, delivery agreements and

strategic partnerships.

4. Develop and maintain effective relationship with relevant agencies, industry, developers, investors real estate agents and other

stakeholders.

5. Lead development of the Operations team and manage the delivery of portfolio services, including budget and financial

management, workforce and resource management, governance, communications, asset management, sales, leasing and

facilities management.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. High level of oral and written communication, negotiation and conflict-management skills, including the ability to interact

effectively with people of diverse cultures and build and maintain effective relationships with government agencies and key

stakeholders.

2. Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, processes and practices relating to land, property, infrastructure, development and

commercial transactions.

3. High level of experience in contracts, legal processes, dispute resolution, procurement and financial management, including the

ability to facilitate complex commercial transactions with the private sector.

4. Demonstrated ability to prepare high level submissions, reports and briefings on complex land, property, infrastructure,

development, asset or commercial matters.

5. High level organisational skills with demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively to achieve outcomes within

required timeframes.

6. Demonstrated sound judgement, resilience, integrity and accountability, with the ability to operate effectively in a complex and

challenging business environment.

7. Considerable experience providing strategic advice and developing and implementing organisational, business and operational

strategies.

Desirable

1. Tertiary qualification(s) in a relevant discipline combined with relevant senior executive experience, or an equivalent

combination of substantial relevant senior executive experience and education and training.

2. Demonstrated experience in a public sector commercial and/or property-related environment.

Further information

The successful applicant