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Agency Department of the Chief Minister and Work unit Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment -

Cabinet Strategic Workforce Planning and Development

Job title Workforce Planning Officer Designation Administrative Officer 5

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 09/12/2024

Salary $88,297 - $92,687 Location Darwin

Position number 22629 RTF 307174 Closing 20/10/2024

Contact officer Daya Smith, Principal Advisor on 08 8999 4275 or daya.smith@nt.gov.au

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Job Details?rtf Id=307174

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 Workforce Planning Officer is responsible for managing the planning and implementation of initiatives that enhance workforce

performance, productivity, and recognition programs. The role also provides expert input, advice, and high-level administrative support

for sector-wide workforce planning and development policies, programs, and initiatives.

Context statement

Strategic Workforce Planning and Development’s strategic remit is to: build and grow employee capability in the NTPS workforce, focusing

on core capability and leadership development; and deliver sector wide organisational and workplace culture initiatives and projects that

are contemporary, maximise employee engagement, and drive organisational efficiency and effectiveness.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provide input, advice, planning and support for workforce planning and development policies, programs, and initiatives across the

team.

2. Support and assist with the financial management and procurement requirements of programs and initiatives.

3. Coordinate and manage application processes, judging and submission of nominations for whole of sector reward and recognition

and workforce development initiatives.

4. Develop and maintain productive partnerships with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.

5. Prepare quality correspondence, briefings, reports, and memorandums.

Selection Criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated program/project administration, coordination, implementation, and monitoring experience.

2. Knowledge and experience in procurement and financial management processes.

3. Well-developed experience in office procedures and systems including the use of information technology systems, learning and

development systems, word processing, spreadsheets, email applications and mainframe systems.

4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, and relationship management skills.

5. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with minimal supervision, prioritise tasks to achieve multiple outcomes simultaneously,

exercise sound judgement, maintain confidentiality and promote the objectives of the unit.

Desirable

1. Knowledge of contemporary workforce planning and development issues.

Further information

1. Applicants should familiarise themselves with the NTPS Capability Framework (CF) which applies to all NTPS employees. CF5 outlines

what capabilities are required for this vacancy. The CF is available here.

2. This is a full-time position; however, flexible work options will be considered.