Job description
Agency Department of Corporate and Digital Development Work unit Workforce Strategy
Job title Manager, Workforce Planning Designation Administrative Officer 7
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $113,938 - $122,574 Location Darwin
Position number 39857 RTF 328104 Closing 20/08/2025
Contact officer Kate Little, A/Assistant Director, Workforce Strategy on 08 8999 3209 or kate.little@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://dcdd.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=328104
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 the delivery of workforce planning services and analytics to help agencies plan, develop and retain a skilled, diverse and
future-ready workforce aligned to NTPS priorities. Co-design practical tools, plans and reports that build agency workforce
capability and capacity.
Context statement
The Workforce Development team within DCDD’s Corporate Services collaborates with Northern Territory Government agencies
to design and deliver enterprise-level workforce development solutions. These include programs, tools, advisory services and
tailored strategies that help agencies build, sustain and grow a skilled, agile and future-ready workforce.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Support, guide and mentor individual team members; allocate tasks, build capability, and foster a collaborative, client-focused
culture.
2. Coordinate and deliver workforce planning support to agencies to strengthen capability, capacity and retention.
3. Provide high quality workforce analysis, insights, and advice to inform agency decisions (environmental scanning, workshops).
4. 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.
5. Influence and support senior and middle managers to adopt appropriate workforce planning and management practices through
policy and strategic advice on complex workforce planning.
6. Work closely with client agencies to drive an enhanced focus and increase engagement with employees from Inclusion and
Diversity and Aboriginal Workforce cohorts.
7. Manage an annual workforce planning cycle, working closely with subject matter experts and clients to drive and maintain
progress.
8. Apply defined service quality, governance and work health and safety standards; contribute to continuous improvement and a
positive workplace culture consistent with DCDD values.
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. Strong conceptual, analytical and data skills with the ability to interpret workforce evidence and provide forward-looking
advice and options.
3. Exceptional communication, presentation and stakeholder engagement skills; able to build collaborative partnerships and
deliver customer-centric services across diverse NTPS clients and locations.
4. Experience in leading a busy team to drive the successful delivery of workforce planning and development programs/initiatives.
5. 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.