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Agency Department of Industry, Tourism and Work unit Skills Initiatives

Trade

Job title Project Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 02/01/2025

Salary $96,620 - $107,721 Location Darwin

Position number 46235 RTF 307815 Closing 31/10/2024

Contact officer Angelika Hale, Manager, Skills Initiatives on 08 8935 7746 or angelika.hale@nt.gov.au

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Job Details?rtf Id=307815

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

The Skills unit is responsible for designing, managing, and implementing programs and initiatives to grow a capable and skilled

workforce and support economic growth through the regions. The Project Officer will support the Skills Initiatives team in

the development, management, delivery and evaluation of Vocational Education and Training (VET) grant programs and

initiatives that meet skills needs and improve employment outcomes of Northern Territory industry, business, and

individuals.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Research and develop tailored skilling programs in response to industry and community needs to improve employment

outcomes.

2. Manage skilling programs and contracts that allocate funds to support the achievement of Northern Territory skilling

priorities and objectives.

3. Provide accurate information and advice to stakeholders, including Registered Training Organisations and industry

organisations to ensure successful initiative outcomes.

4. Monitor and audit the performance of providers against program objectives and outcomes to ensure compliance and

delivery.

5. Develop and maintain effective collaborative stakeholder relationships and networks with relevant peers, industry and

government agencies.

6. Evaluate VET data to measure program achievements against defined outcomes and provide aggregated and individual

reporting to government and industry on a regular and ad hoc basis as required.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to adapt style to successfully convey

messaging to diverse range of stakeholders to ensure mutual understanding.

2. Well-developed ability to manage multiple projects and priorities for a range of stakeholder with the proven ability to

be self-motivated and proactive, to work independently and effectively as a member of a team to achieve outcomes

whilst managing multiple tasks with minimal supervision.

3. Knowledge and experience in an environment in which VET operates.

4. Demonstrated grant or program monitoring, reporting and assessment expertise, including the ability to execute, manage

and acquit funding agreements whilst operating within and contributing to a compliant and accessible grants or contract

management system.

5. High-level organisational and negotiation skills with an ability to raise risks and challenges, and to seek alternatives to

find solutions.

Desirable

1. An understanding of NT Government record-keeping legislation, policies, and procedures.

Further information

The recommended applicant may be required to undergo a criminal history check prior to selection being confirmed. A

criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history.