You will shape and implement labour market strategies that respond to local needs, oversee contract performance to ensure strong outcomes, and act as the department’s senior representative across Norther Territory. Working in close partnership with employers, state government agencies, local councils, non-government organisations and contracted employment providers, you will foster collaboration, build strong relationships and translate policy into meaningful outcomes for communities.
As Northern Territory State Manager, you will play a pivotal leadership role by:
* Leading the office to success, providing strategic direction and operational oversight to deliver business objectives. This includes stewarding budgets, building and developing high performing teams, and fostering a culture of accountability, growth and capability.
* Driving the delivery of employment and skills programs across Northern Territory, overseeing initiatives and immediate priorities to ensure they are responsive, effective and aligned with government objectives and local labour market needs.
* Acting as the department’s senior representative in Northern Territory, engaging at a high level with government agencies, non government organisations and contracted providers to influence outcomes, strengthen partnerships and advance shared priorities.
* Building and sustaining trusted relationships with a broad network of internal and external stakeholders, identifying shared agendas and working collaboratively to deliver better outcomes for communities, employers and jobseekers.
* Championing collaboration across programs and agencies, actively connecting people and ideas, brokering practical solutions and driving continuous improvement with a strong focus on the end user.
* Leading the site coordinator model and pastoral care arrangements for staff in Northern Territory, ensuring a supportive, inclusive and connected workplace that enables people to perform at their best.
About you
The successful applicant will demonstrate capability consistent with the Executive Level 2 Work Level Standards, and bring the following leadership capabilities and personal qualities:
* Exemplary integrity and professionalism.
* Sound technical expertise and judgement.
* Strong leadership and people management capability.
* Well-developed risk management capability.
* Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills.
* Commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.
* Strong understanding of core APS frameworks, governance and accountabilities.
* Demonstrated ability to build and leverage relationships across the APS.
Applications
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