Job Description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Aboriginal Engagement and Strategy
Job title Aboriginal Workforce Development Designation Administrative Officer 6
Officer
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $99,519 - $110,953 Location Alice Springs
Position number 17577 RTF 352645 Closing 03/08/2026
Contact Officer Maxine Austin, A/Director, Aboriginal Engagement and Strategy Unit on 08 8951 7546 or
[email protected]
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply Online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=352645
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.
This position is only available to Aboriginal applicants. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
As a member of the Aboriginal engagement and Strategy Unit, the Aboriginal Workforce Development Officer coordinates
Aboriginal and entry level employment programs in addition to contributing to the implementation of Departmental and NTPS
Aboriginal Workforce Development initiatives, strategies and plans across Alice Springs Hospital.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Contribute to the implementation of departmental and NTPS Aboriginal Workforce Development initiatives, strategies and
plans across Alice Springs Hospital.
2. Coordinate the Aboriginal and entry level employment programs and provide case management support and mentoring to all
participants including Cadets, School Based Trainees and Full Time Apprentices.
3. Undertake Aboriginal Workforce Employment projects and participate in programs to promote health careers such as work
experience, career industry tours, career days and expositions.
4. Collate and maintain workforce data systems, relevant information, personnel records and documentation to enable the
provision of routine and ad hoc reporting.
5. Develop and implement culturally appropriate tools and resources to enhance staff and patient communication and for use in
education and training sessions.
6. Lead and regularly facilitate the Aboriginal Staff Networking project to support career pathways and improve Aboriginal staff
retention.
7. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken
in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated extensive knowledge and understanding of cultural diversity and challenges impacting on the employment and
retention of Aboriginal people with the ability to effectively apply this knowledge to develop and implement employment
initiatives.
2. Demonstrated experience in high level coordination of workforce employment programs and developing strong partnerships
with Aboriginal people, to produce successful employment and retention outcomes.
3. Demonstrated ability to prioritise and undertake multiple tasks, deliver outcomes in a timely and efficient manner, together
with a proven ability in case management, report writing, mentoring and project management.
4. Proven effective communication, negotiation and collaboration skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of staff
within a multidisciplinary work environment, with an ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.
5. Demonstrated extensive experience in effective coordination and implementation of Aboriginal Workforce initiatives,
communication training, strategies and plans.
Desirable
1. Certificate IV in Training.
Further information
Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such as immunisation requirements, working with children clearance notice
and criminal history checks. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history.
For immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or Category B (indirect contact with
blood or body substances), check with contact person for requirements.
