Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Talent, Attraction and Recruitment
Job title Assistant Director Talent and Attraction Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 17/08/2026
Salary $132,408 - $147,919 Location Darwin
Position number 43503 RTF 351255 Closing 09/07/2026
Contact officer Reema Bali, A/Director Talent, Attraction and Recruitment on 08 8999 5986 or
[email protected]
About the agency https://education.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=351255
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
Lead a team of talent acquisition officers to support Northern Territory government schools in attracting and recruiting high-
quality classroom teachers to build and sustain a strong and capable workforce.
Context statement
The Department of Education and Training delivers, supports, and regulates early childhood, school education, and training
services across all Northern Territory government schools with a large proportion of these located in remote or very remote
communities. Talent, Attraction and Recruitment sits within the School Leadership Culture and Care team and comprises of
13 staff dedicated to supporting principals to attract and recruit classroom teachers for Northern Territory public schools.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Lead, mentor and manage the Talent Acquisition Team to provide end to end recruitment processes, ensuring a positive
experience for schools and candidates.
2. Maintain strong, diverse talent pipelines to meet current and future classroom teacher hiring needs.
3. Develop and deliver innovative projects and initiatives to build a high-quality educator workforce across Northern
Territory Government schools.
4. Lead and coordinate workforce support and systems for talent acquisition activities in line with current legislation,
policies, and processes.
5. Prepare complex reports, Ministerial responses and speeches, correspondence and recommendations with the ability to
influence and negotiate successful outcomes for attraction and recruitment of staff.
6. Research, analysis and reporting on current and emerging national and local education workforce trends to inform the
strategic direction and the development of evidence-based initiatives.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Contemporary knowledge and experience of talent, attraction and recruitment practices, including building talent
pipelines and sourcing strategies.
2. Proven ability to build and sustain partnerships with internal, external, local and national level stakeholders to achieve
outcomes aligned to agency priorities and the successful delivery of programs and initiatives.
3. Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and manage a small team in a complex environment.
4. Strong written communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated experience in the preparation of high level
strategic advice and support, briefings, reports and other detailed correspondence.
5. Ability to identify emerging challenges and opportunities, anticipate priorities, and work collaboratively and strategically
to develop solutions and long-term plans for the team.
6. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds and embed cultural
responsiveness in planning, attracting, recruiting, and deploying education workforce resources.
Desirable
1. Relevant tertiary qualification in human resources, business and/or marketing.
2. Knowledge of current and emerging labour market issues, risks and opportunities for the agency and sound knowledge
of contemporary public sector human resources management and recruitment.
Further information
1. All applicants must have a current Working with Children Notice (Ochre Card) from SAFE NT.
