Job description
Agency Department of Trade, Business and Asian Relations Work unit Office of Workforce Development
Job title Director - Workforce, Migration and Population Designation Senior Administrative Officer 2
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $148,302 - $161,638 Location Darwin
Position number 46208 RTF Closing 06/10/2025
Contact officer Pompea Sweet, Senior Director on or
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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
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Primary objective
As a key member of the Office of Workforce Development leadership team, the Director provides quality strategic advice on
workforce development; migration policy and population issues and manages a small, professional team. The position reports
directly to the Senior Director – Workforce, Migration and Population.
Context statement
The OWD is positioned within the Policy, Strategy and Insights Division of the department and is responsible for identifying skill
shortages and shaping workforce, migration and population policies that contribute to a resilient and future-ready workforce to
support Territory's workforce growth, population and economic development aspirations.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Lead the development and implementation of a strategic workforce development framework for the Northern Territory.
2. Provide evidence-based analysis and strategic advice to inform policy decisions and drive productivity.
3. Oversee, prepare, co-ordinate and review high-level briefings including ministerial documents, discussion papers, reports,
presentations etc within tight timeframes.
4. Build and maintain strategic, productive and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders at local and
national levels.
5. Lead key stakeholder coordination, policy design and project management for complex and sensitive initiatives.
6. Support and effectively manage the OWD team; fostering a positive work culture, best practice and maximise wellbeing and
promoting professional development.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Highly developed written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing high-level briefings, reports and
correspondence.
2. Proven ability to build and maintain strategic relationships with diverse stakeholders.
1. Strong analytical skills and proven ability to develop timely, high-quality policy advice in a multifaceted environment.
2. Demonstrated experience in leading high performing teams and fostering a constructive workplace culture that delivers on
organisational objectives.
7. Sound knowledge of current and emerging workforce, labour market, migration policy and legislation, population issues and
understanding of the socioeconomic, political, and cultural issues in the Northern Territory context.
8. Experience managing strategic projects and initiatives aligned with government objectives.
9. Ability to manage competing priorities, respond flexibly to changing circumstances and maintain confidentiality.
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualifications in relevant disciplines.
2. Contemporary knowledge of strategic labour market issues the Northern Territory.
Further Information
The successful applicant may be required to undertake travel.