Agency Department of Health Work unit Aboriginal Engagement and Strategy Unit

Job title Aboriginal Workforce Development Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6

Job type Full Time Duration Ongoing

Salary $102,505 - $114,282 Location Alice Springs

Position number 17577 RTF 357162 Closing 13/10/2026

Contact Officer Maxine Austin, A/Director, Aboriginal Engagement and Strategy Unit on 08 8951 7546 or

[email protected]

About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/

Apply Online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=357162

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.

This position is only available to Aboriginal applicants. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective

As a member of the Aboriginal engagement and Strategy Unit, the Aboriginal Workforce Development Officer coordinates

Aboriginal and entry level employment programs in addition to contributing to the implementation of Departmental and NTPS

Aboriginal Workforce Development initiatives, strategies and plans across Alice Springs Hospital.

Key duties and responsibilities

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Contribute to the implementation of departmental and NTPS Aboriginal Workforce Development initiatives, strategies and

plans across Alice Springs Hospital.
1. Coordinate the Aboriginal and entry level employment programs and provide case management support and mentoring to all

participants including Cadets, School Based Trainees and Full Time Apprentices.
1. Undertake Aboriginal Workforce Employment projects and participate in programs to promote health careers such as work

experience, career industry tours, career days and expositions.
1. Collate and maintain workforce data systems, relevant information, personnel records and documentation to enable the

provision of routine and ad hoc reporting.
1. Develop and implement culturally appropriate tools and resources to enhance staff and patient communication and for use in

education and training sessions.
1. Lead and regularly facilitate the Aboriginal Staff Networking project to support career pathways and improve Aboriginal staff

retention.
1. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken

in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.

Selection criteria

Essential

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Demonstrated extensive knowledge and understanding of cultural diversity and challenges impacting on the employment and

retention of Aboriginal people with the ability to effectively apply this knowledge to develop and implement employment initiatives.
1. Demonstrated experience in high level coordination of workforce employment programs and developing robust partnerships

with Aboriginal people, to produce successful employment and retention outcomes.
1. Demonstrated ability to prioritise and undertake multiple tasks, deliver outcomes in a timely and efficient manner, together

with a proven ability in case management, report writing, mentoring and project management.
1. Proven effective communication, negotiation and collaboration skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of staff

within a multidisciplinary work environment, with an ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.
1. Demonstrated extensive experience in effective coordination and implementation of Aboriginal Workforce initiatives,

communication training, strategies and plans.

Desirable

1. Certificate IV in Training.

Further information Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such as immunisation requirements, working with children clearance notice and criminal history checks. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history.

For immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances), check with contact person for requirements.

📌 Aboriginal Workforce Development Officer (Alice Springs)
🏢 NT Health
📍 Alice Springs