Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Student Wellbeing and Inclusion Programs and
Services – Stakeholder and Business Strategy
Job title Director Stakeholder and Business Designation
Strategy Senior Administrative Officer 2
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $148,302 - $161,638 Location Darwin
Position number 43662 RTF Closing 15/09/2025
Contact officer Amanda Hubber, Senior Director, Student Wellbeing and Inclusion Programs and Services 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 Stakeholder and Business Strategy is an essential position as it provides strategic leadership and critical support to the Senior
Director Student Wellbeing and Inclusion Programs and Services (SWIPS) and the Stakeholder and Business Strategy team. The role is an
important conduit for two-way communication with internal and external stakeholders. The Director leads and oversees SWIPS
stakeholder functions including relationship management, strategic communications, branch secretariat services, as well as business
functions including business planning, governance and risk management, budget coordination and workforce strategy.
Context statement
Student Wellbeing and Inclusion Programs and Services (SWIPS) is part of Inclusion and Engagement Services, which provides
differentiated support services to reform inclusion and improve engagement and access to learning for children, students, and
communities. Student Wellbeing and Inclusion provides advice, guidance and support to clients and stakeholders to ensure all children
and students are welcomed into an inclusive learning environment and are able to engage effectively with education and learn to their full
potential.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Lead the development and implementation of the SWIPS stakeholder relationship management strategy, ensuring functional and
transparent communication with stakeholders that promotes a consistent understanding of client service requirements and delivery.
2. Provide strategic relationship management advice for key SWIPS projects and programs from commissioning to implementation,
delivery and evaluation.
3. Lead and coordinate branch secretariat services and support for the Senior Director SWIPS.
1. Lead development and implementation of SWIPS workforce strategies including attraction, recruitment and retention to support
delivery of SWIPS policies, programs and multi-disciplinary services to NT schools.
5. Lead strategic coordination of SWIPS business and budget planning, governance, risk management and monitoring to maximise
branch effectiveness in delivery of policy, programs and services.
6. Lead and coordinate branch operating model, functional design and governance to ensure effective operation of all branch functions.
7. Lead the development and implementation of systems that facilitate collaboration with other department and external stakeholders
and contractors to improve services and align with department priorities.
8. Lead, manage and foster teamwork, collaborative behaviour and continuous improvement in the SWIPS Stakeholder and Business
Strategy team.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated high-level leadership in strategic planning, conceptual, and analytical skills as related to leading strategic stakeholder
management and engagement and strategic business functions including workforce strategy development and implementation.
2. Highly developed written and verbal communications skills, interpersonal and negotiating skills in managing complex strategic
projects and programs and related change management processes.
3. High level adaptability and flexibility, with proven ability to lead, develop and motivate a team in high pressure and change in a rapidly
evolving environment, and modify approaches depending on context.
4. Proven expertise in fostering high-level collaboration and facilitating transparent communication between stakeholders, clients and
service providers, integrating advanced change management skills to drive an improvement agenda.
5. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and with accountability, demonstrated strong work ethic, integrity and adeptness in
managing multiple priorities for culturally diverse stakeholders.
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualification in stakeholder relations, communications, business strategy or a field relevant to the key responsibilities of the
position.
2. Ability to obtain a Working with Children check (Ochre Card)