Assistant Director Water Regulation

Job description
Agency Department of Lands, Planning and Environment Work unit Water Regulation Branch
Job title Assistant Director Water Regulation Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $132,408 - $147,919 Location Katherine, Palmerston
Position number 35032 RTF 353865 Closing 23/08/2026
Contact officer Gayle Grieger, Director Water Regulation on 08 8999 3470 or Gayle.Grieger@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://environment.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=353865
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Primary objective
The Assistant Director provides expert and strategic advice and supports the operational management of the Water
Regulation Branch responsible for managing the regulatory framework and supports the Controller of Water Resources in
performing their statutory functions.

Context statement
The Water Resource Division is responsible for managing the regulatory framework to manage the Northern Territory’s
water resources and supports the Controller of Water Resources in performing their statutory functions.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Assist the Director Water Regulation by leading the day-to-day operation of the Water Regulation Branch including

supporting the Manager Water Regulation and Manager Water Licensing in coordinating resources to successfully
deliver water licensing and regulation services.

2. Support the timely processing of complex and novel water licence decisions through cross functional briefings with
Water Resources leadership team and reviewing written regulatory decisions.

3. Deliver routine briefings with the Controller of Water Resources on regulatory decisions and provide timely high-level
advice to the Controller, Chief Executive and senior management on the processing of licence applications and
regulatory decisions.

4. Form and maintain strong collaborative partnerships with wide range key internal and external stakeholders to support
engagement activities relating to water licensing and regulation.

5. Develop, review and improve governance arrangements, processes and procedures to progress outcomes and reporting
against divisional objectives.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Proven high-level of knowledge of and substantial experience in regulatory administration of water resources or similar,

demonstrating results in strong defensible regulatory decisions.
2. Demonstrated experience in managing individual and team performance through effective planning, prioritising and

allocation of resources in a complex and evolving environment.
3. Superior written and interpersonal communication skills demonstrating cooperation within and between teams and to

effectively engage with a range of stakeholders and negotiate complex and contested issues with a diverse group of
stakeholders.

4. Demonstrated resilience when working in highly sensitive environments and maintains effective performance level.
5. Demonstrated ability and willingness to drive and support continuous improvement.

Desirable
1. A degree in discipline relevant to the position (e.g. science or law) from a recognised Australian tertiary institution.
2. Understanding and appreciation of the wider environmental, social, and economic policies, priorities, and developments

at the Territory and national levels as they relate to water licensing and regulation.