The Executive Unit leads the Department in supporting the Northern Territory Government and gives the Department a corporate and strategic focus.
The Unit promotes a whole-of-Government perspective, facilitates quality management of resources, takes part in intergovernmental forums and develops policy strategies which promote and protect the Northern Territory's interests.
The unit fosters a corporate culture across the Territory’s public sector that values integrity and honesty, professionalism, commitment and dedication, and recognises the importance of supporting and developing its people.
The unit also ensures effective governance measures are in place to allow the Department to weigh competing objectives, risks and opportunities and find appropriate balance and direction.
The Chief Executive of the Department of the Chief Minister is Mr Mike Burgess.