Job description
Agency Department of Children and Families Work unit Business Services - Regional Services
Central Australia
Job title Recruitment Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $99,519 - $110,953 Location Alice Springs
Position number 29977 RTF 345706 Closing 26/04/2026
Contact officer Ritu Pandey on 08 8955 6001 or
About the agency https://families.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=345706
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.
Primary objective
The Recruitment Officer provides high level advice to managers and staff and is responsible for development and
maintenance of recruitment systems and procedures in line with the Department of Children and Families policy and
legislative requirements.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide advice to managers and selection panels, including legislation, relocation, entitlements, merit selection and
recruitment processes.
2. Assist with bulk recruitment and provide support to selection panels.
3. Liaise with and provide relevant information to potential recruits.
4. Coordinate recruitment campaigns and careers expos.
5. Assist with the development of recruitment policies, procedures and guidelines.
6. Provide support in relation to workforce development projects such as market allowances, sponsorships of overseas
employees and other recruitment and retention initiatives.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Significant operation recruitment, workforce management consultancy and advisory experience in a complex and diverse
environment.
2. Understanding and knowledge of the legislative, policy and administrative instruments that directly relate to recruitment
and retention programs.
3. 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.
4. Demonstrated ability to undertake research, with analytical and problem-solving skills.
5. Understanding of and commitment to the principles of human resources and equity, with the ability to interact effectively
with people from diverse cultures.
6. High level organisational skills with proven ability to set priorities, manage workloads and to meet deadlines.
7. 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 (Personal
Integrated Payroll System).
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.
Further information
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).
Applicants should include a certified copy of their qualifications with their application.