Job description
Agency Department of Infrastructure and Logistics Work unit Strategy, Governance and Workforce
Job title Workforce Programs Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary range $102,505 - $114,282 Location Darwin
Position number 30557 RTF 353291 RTF 06/09/2026
Contact officer Elena Koutellou-Galouzi, Manager Workforce Programs on 08 8924 7560 or [email protected]
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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
Coordinate and support the delivery of workforce programs, projects and initiatives that enhance employee capability, wellbeing,
engagement and inclusion, while providing project, research and stakeholder support to strengthen workforce outcomes and
organisational performance across the department.
Context Statement
The Strategy, Governance and Workforce Branch enable the department’s strategic objectives by providing governance leadership and
building a safe, capable, engaged and future-ready workforce. The branch assists the department to achieve its strategic objectives by
translating strategy into action, strengthens safe and ethical operations, builds workforce capability, attracts and recruits talent, supports
an engaged and inclusive workforce, provides governance leadership and ensures workforce alignment and future readiness.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Contribute to the design, implementation and evaluation of workforce programs, initiatives and projects that support departmental
priorities and strengthen workforce capability, retention, engagement, diversity and inclusion outcomes.
2. Coordinate and deliver workforce projects, events, workshops, communications and engagement activities, ensuring effective
planning, stakeholder participation and achievement of agreed objectives and outcomes.
3. Support the implementation and ongoing delivery of the department’s training program, employee wellbeing and culture initiatives,
and Social Club activities, including the coordination of events, training sessions and fundraising activities.
4. Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, providing timely advice, information and support
to facilitate the successful delivery of workforce programs and organisational change initiatives.
5. Undertake research and attend information sessions run by central agencies on workforce trends, emerging issues, challenges and
best practice approaches to develop briefing materials to promote and support workforce planning initiatives.
6. Maintain workforce program records and reporting requirements in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
7. Provide administrative and project support to the Workforce Programs Manager and contribute to branch priorities.
8. Follow service quality standards, internal policies, procedures, and legislative requirements to ensure high quality services.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated ability to coordinate and support the delivery of workforce programs, projects and initiatives, including planning,
implementation, monitoring and evaluation activities.
2. Well-developed organisational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate events and
activities, meet deadlines and deliver quality outcomes.
3. Effective interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, with proven ability to build productive working relationships and provide
responsive support and advice to a diverse range of stakeholders.
4. Demonstrated ability to research, analyse and interpret information, identify emerging workforce issues and trends, and prepare
reports, briefing notes and recommendations to support decision-making.
5. High level communication skills with experience preparing reports and project documentation as well as ability to deliver information
session to a range of audiences.
6. Experience using workforce systems, databases, reporting tools and advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook,
Excel, Word, Power Point and Teams.
7. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment while maintaining a strong customer service focus.
Desirable
1. Relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources, or project management or a relevant field.
Further Information
Successful applicant must hold a current Northern Territory (NT) manual drivers’ licence, or ability to obtain, and have ability and
willingness to undertake travel to regions, including overnight stays.
