Job description
Agency NT Fire and Emergency Services Work unit Training and Development Command
Job title Senior Learning Development Officer – Designation Administrative Officer 7
Quality Learning and Assessment
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $113,938 - $122,574 Location Darwin
Position number 22020 RTF Closing 16/11/2025
Contact officer Jason Clements, A/District Officer 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
To manage the quality and compliance of the training delivered by the Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Service (NTFRS) as part
of the Fire and Emergency Services Agency. Be responsible for the implementation of quality standards, policies and procedures
in line with the requirements of the Tri-Service Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Principal source of advice and guidance for all ASQA regulatory activities affecting NTFRS. Develop and maintain internal
validation and audit schedules, reports, records, documents and processes.
2. Provide advice and support to the District Officer in the development of long term strategic and annual operating plans for
Training in the NTFRS.
3. Participate in the development and maintenance of information recording and storage systems to meet RTO requirements.
4. Liaise with the RTO Manager and manage the RTO requirements in conjunction with Training and Development Staff.
5. Develop and maintain effective partnerships with staff, NT training regulatory bodies, Tri-service RTO and other external
stakeholders.
6. Manage the preparation of reports, documents and processes for projects undertaken.
7. Supervision of Workforce/Learning Development Officers to ensure projects and tasks are completed in a timely manner.
8. Develop, manage and review training resources for currency, compliance and quality assurance.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Highly developed interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, with the ability to consult, collaborate and negotiate
effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders internally and externally and proven ability of high-level interaction with national
and jurisdictional organisations.
1. Proven experience in the VET Training Framework, with well-developed knowledge of contemporary training and assessment
strategies to ensure training and development operates in accordance with the RTO's legislative and regulatory requirements.
1. Proven experience in developing policy, procedures and instructions.
2. Demonstrated experience in staff management with proven ability to effectively lead, manage and provide guidance in a
changing service delivery environment, including WHS principles and diversity inclusion.
5. Advanced skills in current and emerging application software to develop training and assessment documentation.
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualification in the relevant discipline e.g. Vocational Training, Development and Adult Education, Human Resource
Development.
2. Hold a current Certificate IV in TAE.
Further information
The successful applicant must have no significant criminal history record, confirmed by a criminal history and intelligence data
check.