Stakeholder Strategy Project Consultant

Job description

Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Student Wellbeing and Inclusion Programs and

Services - Stakeholders and Business Strategy

Job title Stakeholder Strategy Project Consultant Designation Administrative Officer 6

Job type Fulltime Duration Fixed to 11/09/2026

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

Position number 37204 RTF Closing 26/10/2025

Contact officer Nichole Waters on or

About the agency

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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 advice and executive support to Student Wellbeing and Inclusion Programs and Services for the governance, development and

implementation of agency strategy, governance, policy and projects including high level stakeholder management and communications,

reporting and executive secretariat support.

Context statement

Student Wellbeing and Inclusion Programs and Services (SWIPS) is part of Inclusion and Engagement Services, which provides

differentiated support services to reform inclusion and improve engagement and access to learning for children, students and

communities. SWIPS provides advice, guidance and support to clients and stakeholders to ensure all children and students are welcomed

into an inclusive learning environment and are able to engage effectively with education and learn to their full potential.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Support complex strategic projects including initiatives arising from Cabinet, ensure their alignment to outcomes through evaluation

practices, and provide progress reporting as required.

2. Coordinate, research and prepare high level briefs, submissions, reports and correspondence to enable to Minister, Chief Executive

and Deputy Chief Executive to carry out their functions effectively.

3. Liaise effectively and professionally with internal staff at all levels within the department, as well as external stakeholders, ensuring

appropriate information access, management and use.

4. Coordinate information collation, analysis and reporting to ensure, accurate, and reliable program and performance activity

information.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated experience in project management, monitoring and analysis experience including high-level ability to investigate,

manage and report on complex issues, evaluate associated benefits, and recommend strategies including strong organisational skills,

excellent data capture and analysis capability and the ability to respond flexibility to changing priorities.

1. Demonstrated high level written communication, reporting, interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience in the preparation of

strategic advice and support, briefings, reports and other correspondence detailed reports and correspondence.

1. Demonstrated ability to work independently to a high standard, problem solve and to provide effective leadership within a small

team to lead and manage a variety of strategic tasks in a complex environment and meet deadlines within time constraints

1. Demonstrated ability to confidently build and maintain effective networks, undertake consultation and liaison with a range of internal

and external stakeholders.

1. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

Desirable

1. Bachelor level or post-graduate qualification in a relevant discipline.

2. Contemporary knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures.

3. Knowledge of education systems and the strategic directions and objectives of the Department of Education and Northern Territory

Government.

4. Knowledge and understanding of government and departmental processes including preparing high level reports, discussion papers

and correspondence including Ministerial and executive briefings.

Further information

Hold a current NT Working with Children Notice (Ochre Card) and ability to obtain prior to commencement.

Approved March 2025 Amanda Hubber Senior Director Student Wellbeing and Inclusion Programs and Services

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