Job description
Agency Department of Children and Families Work unit Professional Development and Training
Job title Manager, Professional Development and Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1
Training
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 2 years
Salary $136,380 - $152,357 Location Darwin
Position number 33662 RTF 342966 Closing 09/09/2026
Contact Director, Professional Development and Training on 08 8999 1361 or [email protected]
About the agency families.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=342966
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.
Primary objective
Responsible for the overall management of the Professional Development and Training team providing strong team
leadership, management, direction and advice in relation to the development, delivery, ongoing evaluation and continuous
improvement of quality professional development programs for Department of Children and Families staff and stakeholders.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Leadership in management of training and curriculum materials to ensure training, projects and services are delivered in
accordance with legislative requirements, national best practice models, policies and standard operating procedures.
2. Manage the development and delivery of accredited and non-accredited Northern Territory wide training programs and
contracts, supporting a variety of delivery methods, including face to face and online delivery.
3. Facilitate delivery of training to internal workforce and external stakeholders to support continuous workforce
development.
4. Build strong relationships across operational and enabling divisions to ensure timely and responsive delivery of training.
5. Support the Director in the day-to-day management of the Professional Development and Training team budget and
human resources, including staff performance, management and professional development.
6. Design and manage evaluation and continuous improvement initiatives for capability, learning and development
programs, materials and workforce.
7. Prepare reports, Ministerial correspondence and briefings for senior management related to the work of the Branch.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. High-level, extensive knowledge and experience in the development and facilitation of professional development, policy
implementation training and adult learning, including experience in analysing training needs, planning, implementing and
evaluating programs.
2. Demonstrated extensive experience in leading, managing and developing staff and delivering results in a climate of
change in a multidisciplinary human services workplace.
3. Demonstrated knowledge and experience of relevant current legislation, policies, practice and trends in a human services
environment and how these impact on the development and delivery of training programs.
4. Highly developed interpersonal, consultation and collaboration skills, with a demonstrated ability to work with internal
and external stakeholders in a cross-cultural environment to establish clear plans and timeframes for the implementation
of multiple projects.
5. Demonstrated experience with managing multiple and complex projects through the application of project and change
management skills whilst meeting tight deadlines in a human services environment undergoing rapid change.
6. Demonstrated experience in financial and contract management.
Desirable
1. Formal qualification in Leadership, Management, Education, Training or other relevant discipline.
Further information
The recommended applicant will be required to hold a current Working with Children Clearance notice and undergo a
criminal history check (a criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history).
Applicants should include a certified copy of their qualifications with their application.
