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Job description

Agency Department of Corporate and Digital Work unit Workforce Strategy

Development

Job title Manager, Workforce Planning Designation Administrative Officer 7

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $113,938 - $122,574 Location Darwin

Position number 663 RTF 306987 Closing 30/10/2024

Contact officer Alicia Cassells, Assistant Director Workforce Strategy on 08 8999 7233 or Alicia.Cassells@nt.gov.au

About the agency https://dcdd.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Job Details?rtf Id=306987

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.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the

OCPE website.

Primary objective

Manage a range of activities relating to the design, development, implementation and coordination of strategic workforce planning

solutions to support and drive the progression of outcomes, aligned to NT Public Sector’s (NTPS) strategic workforce objectives.

Context statement

The Workforce Strategy team is part of Workforce Development in DCDD’s Corporate Services, supporting agencies to develop workforce

strategies and delivering strategic organisational workforce development initiatives and projects. This role will focus on leading a high

performing team effectively coordinating a cycle of workforce planning support to drive progression against relevant NTPS strategies in

addition to overseeing the successful delivery and implementation of Workforce Development Projects.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Manage a portfolio team of Workforce Planning specialists by providing supervision, mentoring, support and training, fostering a

collaborative, client centric work environment that ensures the requirements of client agencies are met.

2. Work collaboratively to provide strategic support and advice to a diverse group of client agencies with the planning and

implementation of strategic workforce plans and workforce development initiatives.

3. Undertake research and collate information for reporting, monitoring and evaluation purposes to contribute to the achievement of

workforce outcomes.

4. Influence and support senior and middle managers to adopt appropriate workforce planning and management practices through policy

and strategic advice on complex workforce planning.

5. Work closely with client agencies to drive an enhanced focus and increase engagement with employees from Inclusion and Diversity

and Aboriginal Workforce cohorts.

6. Manage an annual workforce planning cycle, working closely with subject matter experts and clients to drive and maintain progress.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated experience in high level project planning through implementation, coordination and evaluation of workforce planning

initiatives to drive enterprise wide services.

2. Demonstrated ability to analyse workforce data to provide future focused strategic, conceptual and analytical advice and solutions.

3. High level oral and written communication, decision making and presentation skills with the ability to prepare a range of

correspondence and reports.

4. High level interpersonal and relationship-building skills and demonstrated ability to effectively consult, collaborate, negotiate and

influence a diverse range of stakeholders.

5. Experience in leading a busy team to drive the successful delivery of workforce planning and development programs/initiatives.

6. Demonstrated work ethic and attitude which emulates DCDD values of being professional, accountable, honest, respectful and

innovative.

Desirable

1. Tertiary qualification in Workforce Planning, Organisational Development, Human Resources or business management.

Further information

The recommended applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history prior to selection being confirmed. A criminal history will not

exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history.

The work unit values and supports available flexible working options where operationally practical.

When choosing to apply for this position, the applicant should consider the full requirements of the position in aligning their work

experience and capabilities to this role. Please refer to Capability Framework.