Job description
Agency Department of Trade, Business and Asian Relations Work unit Business and Regions
Job title Workforce Development Manager Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $128,551 - $143,611 Location Alice Springs, Darwin
Position number 48351 RTF Closing 26/08/2025
Contact officer Vanessa Carusi, Regional Director – North 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
Lead and provide timely strategic evidence-based advice to influence key industry sectors, Territory businesses and regional stakeholders
to invest in place-based local workforce development initiatives. Enabling economic potential in our regions, getting more Territorians into
work and off welfare, including empowering Aboriginal people to participate in remote workforce and business enterprise.
Context statement
The Business and Regions division within the Department supports the sustainable growth, capability, resilience and competitiveness of
the Territory's business community. Growing a skilled, capable and flexible workforce that meets the Northern Territory's current and
future needs.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Play a key leadership role in gathering and analysing business and industry intelligence to design and implement tailored workforce
strategies and initiatives that reflect the economic, cultural and social need of the specific region and community.
2. Actively build and manage partnerships, and networks, with internal and external stakeholders, to drive strategic, collaborative and
innovative thinking to negotiate solutions and opportunities for the regions to resolve complex intergenerational issues while
supporting government policy and initiatives in relation to remote workforce development.
1. Initiate, prepare and provide high quality strategic advice and evidence-based analysis, in coordinating briefings, submissions and other
correspondence on strategic workforce priorities that impact the region, informing policy development and government on workforce
development situations, initiatives and opportunities.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Proven ability to work with Territory businesses and key industry sectors to embed workforce planning and development practices.
Including demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills to develop practical and innovative solutions that increase workforce
capacity and capability, aligned to regional economic and sector-specific priorities.
1. Highly developed strategic management skills with an ability to respond to changing priorities and situations, meet deadlines, show
professional judgement and deliver results through effective management of the limited regional budgets and resources across the
Territory.
1. Highly effective negotiation and communication skills to meet the requirements of a wide range of audiences to provide clear and
considered advice, with proven ability to prepare high-level briefings, Ministerial correspondence and submissions as required.
1. A working knowledge and understanding of the Territory's multi-cultural, social and business environment, including the ability to
recognise and articulate the interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to effectively negotiate and consult in a culturally
appropriate manner.
1. An extensive knowledge of organisational, financial, business, people and resource management principles and practices, including
demonstrated knowledge, skills and ability in project management with the ability to consult and interpret the economic, political,
social and commercial environment.
1. Comprehensive understanding of local priorities needs and issues, including the ability to analyse and develop initiatives and programs
that support the development of skilled workers in the region.
Desirable
1. A current, or the ability to acquire, a NT "C" Class Driver's Licence to travel autonomously and remotely.
Further information
When choosing to apply for this position, the applicant should consider the full requirements of the position in aligning their work
experience and capabilities to this role. Please refer to the Capability Leadership Framework Level 8