RDA NT has three staff, equating to two full-time positions. While RDA NT operates out of an office in Darwin, a senior Project Officer is based in Alice Springs to ensure good regional coverage in respect to stakeholder liaison and project support.

Chief Executive Office
Kate Peake

Kate was born in Darwin. On completing an anthropology degree she commenced employment with the NT Government. She worked for a range of Territory agencies, primarily in the areas of regional development and local government, for 10 years. Since leaving government she has worked in youth services with Red Cross and as Executive Officer for the NT Horticultural Association. Kate was also an army reservist with Norforce.

Kate commenced with RDA NT in 2012. She has wide networks across government and non-government stakeholders and contributes to many regional networking forums with the aim of having as broad an understanding of the NT’s regional development drivers as possible. She is a passionate advocate for the Territory, its landscape and its residents.

Central Australia Project Officer
Robin Gregory

Robin has lived in the Territory for over 20 years. She has worked in both the public and private sectors, including for Indigenous non-profits, mostly in regional and remote areas of the NT and WA. She has also run her own consultancy business. Robin has a strong professional background in heritage research, conservation and management planning. She has also undertaken social research regarding transitional housing and homelessness and has a rare and invaluable overview of the shortfalls in remote telecommunications services.

Robin commenced with RDA NT in 2014. She brings to RDA NT considerable experience in project facilitation and management, provision of grant advice and assistance, and connecting people and organisations across Central Australia.

Top End Project Officer (Part Time)
Jacqueline Watsford

Jacqueline relocated to Darwin from Sydney in 2018. Prior to joining the RDA NT team, Jacqueline held positions within the sport administration landscape, namely with the Sydney Cricket & Sports Ground Trust and the Commonwealth Games, and brings extensive experience in the facilitation of major events and project management.

Jacqueline is passionate about working on projects that deliver positive outcomes for people and communities. She volunteers for and contributes to a variety of charity organisations including the delivery of mental health awareness and events in collaboration with Beyond Blue.