Job description
Agency Department of the Chief Minister and Work unit Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment
Cabinet - Strategic Workforce Planning and Development
Job title Senior Administration Officer Designation Administrative Officer 5
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $90,946 - $95,468 Location Darwin
Position number 22629 RTF 351166 Closing 08/07/2026
Contact officer Daya Smith, Director on 08 8999 4275 or [email protected]
About the agency https://ocpe.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=351166
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 Workforce Planning Officer is responsible for managing the planning and implementation and communication of initiatives
that enhance workforce performance, productivity, and recognition programs. The role also provides expert input, advice, and high-
level administrative support for sector-wide workforce planning and development policies, programs, and initiatives.
Context statement
Strategic Workforce Planning and Development’s strategic remit is to: build and grow employee capability in the NTPS workforce,
focusing on core capability and leadership development; and deliver sector wide organisational and workplace culture initiatives
and projects that are contemporary, maximise employee engagement, and drive organisational efficiency and effectiveness.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide input, advice, planning and support for workforce planning and development policies, programs, and initiatives across
the team.
2. Support and assist with the financial management and procurement requirements of programs and initiatives.
3. Coordinate and manage application processes, judging and submission of nominations for whole of sector reward and
recognition and workforce development initiatives, including development and maintenance of clear guidance material, and
supporting communications to promote awareness and participation
4. Develop and maintain productive partnerships with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders including working collaboratively to
plan and deliver coordinated workforce communications and engagement activities.
5. Prepare quality correspondence, briefings, reports, and memorandums.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated program/project administration, coordination, implementation, and monitoring experience.
2. Knowledge and experience in procurement and financial management processes.
3. Well-developed experience in office procedures and systems, including the use of information technology systems, learning
and development systems, word processing, spreadsheets, email applications and digital publishing or content management
systems.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft clear and engaging content for diverse audiences,
supported by strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.
5. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with minimal supervision, prioritise tasks to achieve multiple outcomes simultaneously,
exercise sound judgement, maintain confidentiality and promote the objectives of the unit.
Desirable
1. Knowledge of contemporary workforce planning and development issues.
Further information
1. Applicants should familiarise themselves with the NTPS Capability Framework (CF) which applies to all NTPS employees. CF5
outlines what capabilities are required for this vacancy. The CF is available here.
2. This is a full-time position; however, flexible work options will be considered.
