About us
The Department of Tourism, Sport and Culture's vision is to create compelling reasons to live in and visit the Northern Territory.
We employ a workforce dedicated to attracting more visitors to the NT, creating an enviable place to live and working to conserve our natural and cultural assets for future generations.
Our department has two ministers, one CEO and four divisions.
More about Parks and Wildlife Division
Protect and provide access to the Territory’s assets so they are available now and for future generations.
Grow partnerships, ownership and stewardship in our assets.
Raise awareness and engagement with our assets.
Develop existing locations and identify new locations to provide for new or improved service provision, experiences and activities.
More about Heritage, Libraries and Sport Division
Encourage communities to engage and participate in activities we provide or facilitate.
Strengthen our relationships with the community and grow strategic partnerships at all levels.
Develop and deliver quality programs and initiatives to support life-long learning and quality of life.
Support and encourage capacity development of Territorians.
Preserving, promoting and providing access to the Territory’s heritage assets and historical documentary.
More about Tourism and Events Division
Grow visitation by promoting diverse and sustainable visitor experiences.
Actively work with local business and industry partners to strengthen their capacity and capability.
Support the investment in relevant infrastructure to maximise improved experiences for visitors.
More about Arts, Galleries and Strategic Services Division
Support development of the screen, arts and cultural sectors to facilitate sustainability and growth.
Facilitate continuous corporate improvement, accountability and excellence.
Provide strategic and governance leadership.
Support achievement of high level financial performance and outcomes.
Strengthen business service functions, governance and organisational performance.
Enable delivery of key strategic priorities and across government projects.
Strategic and operational plans
Tourism and Culture Strategic Plan 2017-2020 PDF (1.0 MB)
Tourism NT Operational Plan 2018-2019
Tourism Industry Strategy 2030
Annual reports
2018-2019
Darwin Waterfront Corporation Annual Report 2018-2019 PDF (7.3 MB)
Department of Tourism, Sport and Culture Annual Report 2018-2019 PDF (5.4 MB)
2017-2018
Tourism and Culture Annual Report 2017-2018 PDF (7.3 MB)
Darwin Waterfront Corporation Annual Report 2017-2018 PDF (19.9 MB)
2016-2017
Heritage Council Annual Report 2016-2017 PDF (2.1 MB)
Tourism and Culture Annual Report 2016-2017 PDF (30.4 MB)
2015-2016
Arts and Sports Annual Report 2015-2016 PDF (24.4 MB)
Heritage Council annual report 2015-2016 PDF (1.6 MB)
Parks and Wildlife Commission of the NT (PWCNT) Annual Report 2015-2016 PDF (8.2 MB)
2014-2015
Arts and Museums Annual Report 2014-2015 PDF (5.3 MB)
Heritage council annual report, 2014-2015 PDF (1.3 MB)
Parks and Wildlife Commission of the NT (PWCNT) Annual Report 2014-2015 PDF (5.4 MB)
2013-2014
Arts and Museums Annual Report 2013-2014 PDF (2.7 MB)
Heritage council annual report, 2013-2014 PDF (374.8 KB)
Parks and Wildlife Commission of the NT (PWCNT) Annual Report 2013-2014 PDF (5.1 MB)
Sport, Recreation and Racing Annual Report 2013-2014 PDF (17.4 MB)
2012-2013
To access previous annual reports, email the department on communications.dtsc@nt.gov.au or call (08) 8999 3854.
Our Ministers
Hon. Lauren Moss - Minister for Tourism, Sport and Culture
Hon. Natasha Fyles - Minister for Arafura Games
Our management
Andrew Hopper
Acting Chief Executive Officer
Andrew Hopper
Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Tourism and Events
Catherine Weber
Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Strategic and Organisational Alignment
Sally Egan
Parks and Wildlife Executive Director
Phillip Leslie
Heritage, Libraries and Sport Executive Director
Susan Kirkman
Arts, Galleries and Strategic Services Executive Director
Department of Tourism, Sport and Culture Organisational Structure PDF (167.1 KB)
Last updated: 01 May 2020
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