Job description
Agency Department of Logistics and Infrastructure Work unit Strategy, Governance and Workforce
Job title Senior Recruitment and Attraction Officer Designation Administrative Officer 7
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 16/12/2026
Salary $117,356 - $126,251 Location Darwin
Position number 32170 RTF 350144 Closing 29/06/2026
Contact officer Shakira Campbell, Manager on 08 8924 6428 or [email protected]
About the agency https://dli.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=350144
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity
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.
Primary objective
Provide high quality, prompt and efficient attraction, recruitment, and candidate care services in accordance with established
policies and principles of merit and inclusive based selection.
Context statement
The Strategy, Governance and Workforce branch is responsible for leading workforce strategies to attract, retain and develop
capability to build a skilled and committed workforce within a supported, safe and connected environment. The branch provides
support services across the agency (including regions) on employee wellbeing and culture, workforce strategic planning, work
health and safety, employee onboarding, business improvement support, recruitment and training and capability.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Assist in developing and implementing attraction and recruitment strategies across the agency to fill positions with suitable and
diverse talent that supports the achievement of the DLI strategic priorities meeting current and future business requirements.
2. Undertake recruitment and selection processes ensuring best practice and add value to improve the hiring experience for both
managers and candidates.
3. Support divisions by achieving resourcing objectives including planning recruitment and attraction campaigns working closely
with other units to develop wording of appropriate advertising material.
4. Assist in providing reports on a range of recruitment and attraction metrics.
5. Undertake projects that will improve attraction and recruitment methods.
6. Provide mentorship to other Recruitment and Attraction Officers in the team to provide best practice advice.
7. Improve position establishment and undertake position evaluation reviews to redesign or create new positions to align with
approved or proposed organisation structures.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated extensive experience managing end-to-end recruitment processes, including serving as an independent panel
member.
2. Highly developed organisational and time management skills, with the ability to perform effectively in complex, high-pressure
environments and adapt to organisational needs.
3. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to different audiences and maintain
consistency in processes under pressure.
4. Proven stakeholder engagement capability, building and sustaining positive relationships with internal and external partners to
deliver outcomes.
5. Demonstrated high-level negotiation skills, with the capacity to make informed, independent decisions to achieve desired
results.
6. Professional and collaborative approach, contributing positively as a team member while fostering strong working relationships
across all levels and promoting a positive departmental image.
Desirable
1. Relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources or a relevant field
Further information
Ability and willingness to work in remote areas for short periods. Travel via four-wheel drive vehicles, light aircraft, or other means,
together.
