Job description
Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Strategy and Performance
Job title Assistant Director - Workforce Engagement and Wellbeing Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $128,551 - $143,611 Location Darwin
Position number 45276 RTF 327611 Closing 04/08/2025
Contact officer Gail Humble on 08 8935 7472 or [email protected]
About the agency https://corrections.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=327611
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
Lead and manage the development and delivery of system-wide employee wellbeing and engagement initiatives across the Department
of Corrections. Collaborate and partner with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate integrated responses to the wellbeing strategy
to improve employee wellbeing, engagement, resilience, retention and safety of the workforce.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide advice and guidance on wellbeing strategies, plans, tools and practices that support resilience-building, psychosocial risk
management, and foster a positive organisational culture to enhance employee physical and mental wellbeing.
2. Research and collaborate with the DoC College, other internal and across government stakeholders and service providers to guide
the development and implementation of wellbeing, engagement and workforce retention initiatives.
3. Lead, influence and mentor managers to adopt effective wellbeing and leadership practices to improve workforce engagement and
retention aligned to the wellbeing strategy and action plans.
4. In collaboration with other agencies undertake detailed analysis of DoC workforce needs, changes and future requirements to ensure
strategies aimed at wellbeing and improved workforce engagement meets the Department’s specific needs.
5. Partner with managers, NT Government agencies and providers for improved management capabilities for leaders and address more
complex wellbeing and leadership programs and practices for specialist positions.
6. Ensure the delivery of services is effectively procured, monitored, measured, evaluated and reported in accordance with departmental
and NTG policies, and relevant legislation.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Proven experience in developing and implementing workforce strategies including workforce development or wellbeing strategies,
plans, and activities in an operational 24/7 environment.
2. Highly developed interpersonal, communication (oral and written), negotiation, influencing, and collaboration skills, with the
demonstrated ability to establish and sustain productive working relationships across the region, and with other key internal and
external stakeholders.
3. Knowledge of contemporary best practices in workforce engagement and wellbeing, with a proven ability to develop and implement
programs that improve and maintain physical and mental health in the workplace.
4. Well-developed judgement, conceptual and analytical ability including the ability to analyse data, policy, and legislation to produce
meaningful reports, plans, and strategies.
5. High level self-management, motivation, and organisational ability, including managing competing priorities.
6. Proven performance providing high level client services and developing productive working partnerships with a diverse range of
clients.
7. Demonstrated ability to respond positively to change with a commitment to ongoing improvement and the skills to contribute as an
effective team member.
Desirable
1. Relevant tertiary qualification in workforce development, human resource management, or a related field.
Further information
DoC has a Smoke Free Policy. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire, and the successful
applicant/s will be required to undergo a criminal history check confirmed by fingerprints and name check. A positive criminal history will
not necessarily exclude an applicant from this position. DoC employees are subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
