Job description
Agency Department of Children and Families Work unit Regional Services Greater Darwin
Job title Recruitment Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 29/09/2026
Salary $99,519 - $110,953 Location Darwin
Position number 32742 RTF 343174 Closing 18/03/2026
Contact officer Bianca Harris on 08 8922 7000 or
About the agency https://families.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=343174
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with
disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss
this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the
OCPE website.
Primary objective
Provide high-level recruitment support and advice for the Department of Children and Families, Regional Services Greater Darwin. The
position is responsible for the development and maintenance of recruitment systems and procedures within the region, in line with
Northern Territory Government and Agency policy and legislative requirements.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide advice and assistance to managers, staff and selection panels on a wide variety of recruitment matters including legislative
interpretation, conditions of employment, relocation, entitlements, merit selection and recruitment processes.
2. Manage and lead a team, to ensure consistency and compliance with regional, agency and public sector administration and governance
legislation, policy, delegation and process.
3. Compliance check all recruitment requests, maintain regional organisational charts, assist with bulk recruitment processes and provide
support to selection panels.
4. Liaise with and provide relevant information to potential recruits.
5. Support the development and maintenance of recruitment policies, procedures and guidelines.
6. Provide support in relation to workforce development projects, which support the team in the delivery of best practice recruitment
and retention, such as market allowances, sponsorship of overseas employees and other recruitment and retention initiatives.
7. Any other duties as directed by the Business Manager, Greater Darwin Region.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Significant operational recruitment and workforce management consultancy and advisory experience in a complex and diverse
environment.
2. Excellent leadership skills, including the ability to manage all aspects of team management and performance, and a demonstrated
commitment to supporting change initiatives.
3. Working knowledge of and experience in interpreting and applying policy, employment legislation and relevant enterprise agreements
and awards that directly relate to recruitment and retention.
4. Well-developed interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, including high-level report writing, and the ability to consult with
a wide range of individuals, organisations and service providers.
5. Demonstrated ability to undertake research with analytical and problem-solving skills.
6. Understanding of and commitment to the principles of human resources and equity, with the ability to interact effectively with people
from diverse cultures.
7. High-level organisational skills with proven ability to set priorities, manage workloads, and to meet deadlines in a diverse and high-
volume environment.
8. Ability to work effectively in a self-managed team environment; work under pressure and display sound professional ethics of
confidentiality and discretion.
Desirable
1. High-level computer skills including knowledge in the use of departmental mainframe programs such as PIPS (Personnel Information
and Payroll System) and eRecruit or the ability to obtain.
2. Understanding of the labour market dynamics in the Northern Territory and more broadly, nationally and internationally, with the
ability to provide timely and appropriate advice.
3. Relevant tertiary qualifications in Human resources or a related field.
Further information
1. The recommended applicant will be required to hold a current Working with Children Clearance notice and undergo a criminal history
check (a criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history).