Job description
Agency Department of the Chief Minister and Work unit Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment -
Cabinet Strategic Workforce Planning and Development
Job title Advisor Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 12/01/2026
Salary $96,620 - $107,721 Location Darwin
Position number 12522 RTF Closing 22/12/2025
Contact officer Daya Smith, Director 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 Advisor contributes to the development of sector-wide strategic workforce planning and development, policies, programs, and
initiatives within the Northern Territory Public Sector (NTPS). The position also prioritises enhancing diversity and inclusion within the
NTPS workforce while ensuring effective support for strategic initiatives.
Context statement
Strategic Workforce Planning and Development's strategic remit is to: build and grow employee capability in the NTPS workforce, focusing
on core capability and leadership development; and deliver sector wide organisational and workplace culture initiatives and projects that
are contemporary, maximise employee engagement, and drive organisational efficiency and effectiveness.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide strategic assistance and support for the planning and implementation of sector wide workforce policies, programs, and
initiatives.
1. Project manage various workforce development initiatives, systems, and programs, including financial management and procurement
requirements.
1. Support the delivery of the Disability Employment Program and development of inclusion and diversity strategies and actions.
2. Undertake research and analysis of contemporary national and international trends in strategic workforce development and apply
findings to recommendations relevant to NTPS.
1. Develop and maintain strong partnerships with local and national stakeholders to ensure that workforce development initiatives align
with government objectives.
1. Prepare high level correspondence, briefings, reports, and memorandums.
2. Contribute to improving administrative processes and efficiency while managing shifting priorities and deadlines.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated experience in program development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation, preferably in strategic workforce
planning and development, with the ability to take a strategic view and coordinate diverse stakeholders to achieve common goals.
2. Strong financial management and procurement skills, including budget management, expenditure monitoring, and compliance with
procurement policies,
1. High level proficiency in office procedures, systems, and technology such as word processing, spreadsheets, email applications, and
HR management systems.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven interpersonal and relationship management abilities to effectively
engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
5. Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement, maintain confidentiality, and prioritise tasks to achieve
multiple outcomes in a dynamic environment.
6. Exceptional organisational skills with adaptability to changing priorities, the ability to meet deadlines, and work effectively under
pressure while upholding the unit's objectives.
Desirable
1. Understanding of contemporary workforce planning and development issues.
2. Tertiary qualification in human resources, business administration, public administration, management, or a related field.
Further information
1. Applicants should familiarise themselves with the NTPS Capability Framework (CF) which applies to all NTPS employees. CF 6 outlines
what capabilities are required for this vacancy. The CF is available here.
2. This is a full-time position; however, flexible work options will be considered.