Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit School Leadership Culture and Care
Job title Director - Workforce Forecasting and Mobility Designation Senior Administrative Officer 2
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $148,302 - $161,638 Location Darwin
Position number 43502 RTF Closing 11/12/2025
Contact officer Haidee Dentith on or
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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
The Director Workforce Forecasting and Mobility is responsible for shaping and delivering strategies that anticipate and respond
to education workforce needs across the Northern Territory. The role uses data-driven insights and strong collaboration with
schools and agencies to design practical solutions that support workforce stability, capability and growth.
Context statement
Workforce Forecasting and Mobility sits within the School Leadership, Culture and Care (SLCC) division. The unit drives system-
wide workforce planning and mobility initiatives that strengthen the NT education workforce and enable schools to meet their
staffing needs. SLCC is committed to cultural responsiveness, inclusion and building high-trust partnerships with schools to deliver
evidence-based, sustainable workforce solutions.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Lead the development and implementation of education workforce forecasting and mobility strategies.
2. Analyse and interpret workforce data to identify current and future skills gaps and resource needs.
3. Provide strategic advice to senior leadership and governance committees.
4. Develop systems and partnerships to support workforce planning and reporting.
5. Collaborate with DCDD, OCPE and other agencies to align initiatives with whole-of-government priorities.
6. Manage budget, staff and other resources to deliver high-quality outcomes.
7. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and public sector frameworks.
8. Represent the department in local and national forums on workforce planning.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated experience in leading strategic workforce planning and program delivery in a complex organisation.
2. Strong analytical skills and experience using workforce data to inform decision-making and strategic planning.
3. Proven ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
4. High-level communication and leadership skills, including the ability to influence and negotiate shared outcomes.
5. Understanding of culturally responsive practices and experience working with Aboriginal workforce and communities.
6. Relevant formal training e.g. strategic workforce planning, leadership, strategic data use, cultural responsiveness.
7. The selected applicant must hold a valid Ochre Card or have the ability to obtain one prior to commencement.
Desirable
1. Postgraduate qualifications in public administration, business, human resources or a related discipline.
2. Knowledge of national workforce trends and sector reform.
Further information
Key current priorities include Development of a strategic workforce plan for the Agency; Strategic workforce planning with schools,
particularly in supporting schools impacted by Secondary Reform; Strategic workforce planning that strengthens the Aboriginal
employee workforce.