Job description
Agency NT Fire and Emergency Service Work unit Northern Territory Emergency Service
Job title Manager Learning and Development Command Designation Administrative Officer 7
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 22/10/2026
Salary $117,356 - $126,251 Location Darwin
Position number 36647 RTF 351484 Closing 15/07/2026
Contact officer Adam White on 08 8946 4124 or [email protected]
About the agency https://pfes.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=351484
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
The Manager, Learning and Development Command provides leadership and advice in the identification, development,
design, validation and evaluation of accredited and non-accredited programs delivered by the Northern Territory Emergency
Service (NTES) and other Government agencies. The role manages financial and personnel resources to achieve these
outcomes.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Lead, manage and provide strategic guidance in the development of training programs, training materials and delivery
mechanisms to ensure adequate preparation of volunteers, relevant and timely in-service training, clear development
paths and maximisation of training opportunities across the organisation.
2. Identify, develop, design, validate and evaluate accredited and non-accredited training and assessment programs for the
Northern Territory Emergency Service and other Government agencies.
3. In collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, lead and participate in projects to systematically evaluate all
learning and teaching processes and practices of the Learning and Development Command to improve outcomes.
4. Provide professional educational advice, guidance and assistance to the Director, Northern Territory Emergency Service
and assist and guide instructional staff in the design and development of training and assessment materials.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated experience leading and managing teams in a learning and development environment, including workforce
planning, performance management, capability development and the achievement of organisational objectives.
2. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the analysis, design, development, delivery, coordination, implementation
and evaluation of education, training and workforce development programs.
3. Demonstrated experience developing, implementing and maintaining quality assurance and governance frameworks that
support effective learning and development outcomes.
4. Highly developed verbal and written communication, interpersonal, stakeholder engagement and project management
skills, with the ability to build productive relationships, negotiate outcomes and influence diverse stakeholders, including
subject matter experts, trainers and assessors.
5. Demonstrated ability to communicate and engage effectively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and work
collaboratively across a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
6. Demonstrated analytical, research and problem-solving skills, with the ability to apply theory to practice, prepare clear
and concise reports, manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes within tight timeframes.
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualification in a discipline related to Adult Education or Human Resource Management/Development.
2. Experience with volunteer education and/or training.
Further information
The recommended applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history check prior to selection confirmation. A criminal
history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history. 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, including the requirement to support emergency response operations and to travel remotely across
the Territory. Please refer to the Capability Framework and visit our website at Capability Framework
