Strategic Plan 2008-2011

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OUR VALUES

Innovation
Professionalism
Respect

Our values guide the actions and integrity of the Department of the Chief Minister.

They influence the way we work together, the way we interact with our clients, and the way weengage with communities across the Northern Territory (NT).

In essence, our values define who we are.

OUR CORE BUSINESS

Position the interests of the NT at Territory, national and international levels.
Provide strategic advice to the Chief Minister, Ministers and Cabinet on currentand emerging issues.
Develop, coordinate and implement policy initiatives across Government.
Support the processes and functions of Executive Government.

Strategic Priority	Major strategies	Key actions
Position the Territory for the Future	Articulate the Government's vision for the Northern Territory.	Identify the Territory's key natural strengths and capability gaps to inform policy settings. Work with Northern Territory agencies to develop and communicate an overarching framework for whole of government strategies and priorities.
	Maximise opportunities for the Northern Territory arising out of the national response to climate change.	Develop climate change policy. Coordinate whole of government climate change initiatives in procurement, business preparedness and communication.
	Utilise intergovernmental frameworks to promote the Northern Territory's interests and objectives.	Engage in the new COAG framework and working groups and ensure optimum outcomes for the Northern Territory. Develop effective relationships with key stakeholders including land councils. Develop and maintain strong international relationships with target countries and markets.
Strategic Priority	Major strategies	Key actions
Build a Strong Territory Community	Support regional development through strong leadership and coordination.	Work with agencies to develop a clear framework for engagement with new shires and municipal councils.
	Close the Gap of Indigenous disadvantage.	Monitor and implement the Closing the Gap strategy for government. Work with the Australian Government to align policies and strategies through the COAG working group on Indigenous Reform. Coordinate input into the review of the Australian Government Intervention.
	Continue to place and promote the Northern Territory as an attractive place to live, work and raise a family.	Coordinate priority projects to support the growth and attractiveness of Darwin and Alice Springs. Deliver and support nominated major events. Advance the Territory's Multicultural Policy. Attract new skilled workers to the Territory.
	Build a safe, secure and resilient Northern Territory.	Develop Northern Territory security arrangements aligned with national settings. Facilitate consistent whole of government emergency planning and response procedures. Assist in coordinating whole of government responses to law, order and safety issues.
Strategic Priority	Major strategies	Key actions
Grow the Territory Economy	Identify and facilitate key economic opportunities for the Northern Territory.	Coordinate whole of government facilitation of major projects. Meet agency commitments under the Economic Development Framework. Provide specialist advice to government on economic growth and sustainability. Work to ensure that Indigenous Territorians are fully involved in the economic life of the Territory.
Grow the Territory Economy	Attract investment and develop new trade opportunities.	Establish Darwin as an onshore gas-based processing hub. Help grow Northern Territory business export potential. Develop the AustralAsia Trade Route through increased international shipping capacity and mining exports. Promote local industry capacity and capability to national/international markets.
Strategic Priority	Major strategies	Key actions
Improve Government Service Delivery	Support strong executive government frameworks.	Ensure and maintain effective governance, protocol, Cabinet Office and legislative services and advice and maintain support to the Office of the Administrator.
	Ensure the department has the ongoing capability to deliver its services.	Develop and implement a Strategic Workforce Development Framework for DCM. Identify critical actions to attract and retain a skilled workforce.
	Develop a framework for improved delivery of and access to government services.	Maintain strong regional coordination arrangements. Develop a whole of government strategic framework for government service delivery and accountability. Work with OCPE to strengthen the NTPS.
	Understand the changes and impacts of demographics on the delivery of current and future services.	Develop strategic responses to population trends, changing demographics and urban drift.