Recruitment Officer

Job description

Agency Department of Children and Families Work unit Regional Services Greater Darwin

Job title Recruitment Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6

Job type Full time Duration Fixed from 27/01/2026 to 18/05/2026

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

Position number 32742 RTF Closing 04/01/2026

Contact officer Bianca Harris on or

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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

Provide high-level recruitment support and advice for the Department of Children and Families, Regional Services Greater Darwin. The

position is responsible for the development and maintenance of recruitment systems and procedures within the region, in line with

Northern Territory Government and Agency policy and legislative requirements.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide advice and assistance to managers, staff, and selection panels on a wide variety of recruitment matters including legislative

interpretation, conditions of employment, relocation, entitlements, merit selection, and recruitment processes.

2. Manage and lead a team, to ensure consistency and compliance with regional, agency and public sector administration and

governance legislation, policy, delegation, and process.

3. Compliance check all recruitment requests, maintain regional organisational charts, assist with bulk recruitment processes, and

provide support to selection panels.

4. Liaise with and provide relevant information to potential recruits.

5. Support the development and maintenance of recruitment policies, procedures, and guidelines.

6. Provide support in relation to workforce development projects, which support the team in the delivery of best practice recruitment

and retention, such as market allowances, sponsorship of overseas employees and other recruitment and retention initiatives.

7. Any other duties as directed by the Business Manager, Greater Darwin Region.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Significant operational recruitment and workforce management consultancy and advisory experience in a complex and diverse

environment.

2. Excellent leadership skills, including the ability to manage all aspects of team management and performance, and a demonstrated

commitment to supporting change initiatives.

1. Working knowledge of and experience in interpreting and applying policy, employment legislation and relevant enterprise

agreements and awards that directly relate to recruitment and retention.

4. Well-developed interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including high-level report writing, and the ability to consult

with a wide range of individuals, organisations, and service providers.

5. Demonstrated ability to undertake research with analytical and problem-solving skills.

6. Understanding of and commitment to the principles of human resources and equity, with the ability to interact effectively with

people from diverse cultures.

7. High-level organisational skills with proven ability to set priorities, manage workloads, and to meet deadlines in a diverse and high-

volume environment.

8. Ability to work effectively in a self-managed team environment; work under pressure and display sound professional ethics of

confidentiality and discretion.

Desirable

1. High-level computer skills including knowledge in the use of departmental mainframe programs such as PIPS (Personnel Information

and Payroll System) and eRecruit or the ability to obtain.

2. Understanding of the labour market dynamics in the Northern Territory and more broadly, nationally, and internationally, with the

ability to provide timely and appropriate advice.

3. Relevant tertiary qualifications in Human resources or a related field.

Further information

1. The recommended applicant will be required to hold a current Working with Children Clearance notice and undergo a criminal history

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