Agency Office of the Commissioner for Public Work unit Leadership Development

Employment

Job title Assistant Director Leadership Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1

Development

Job type Full Time Duration Fixed up to 25/10/2027

Salary $136,380 - $152,357 Location Darwin

Position number 23700 RTF 358550 Closing 21/10/2026

Contact Officer Vera Dukic, Director, Leadership Development on 08 8999 4106 or email [email protected]

About the agency https://ocpe.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=358550

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY

QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity 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.

Primary objective

Lead the development implementation and evaluation of contemporary sector wide leadership development activities and to meet sector wide objectives and achieve improved Northern Territory Public Sector (NTPS) workforce capability outcomes.

Context statement

Through the design and development of sector-wide training and eLearning resources, as well as the implementation, promotion, delivery and evaluation of leadership initiatives, the Leadership Development Unit supports the NTPS in strengthening organisational culture,

organisational performance and engagement, and workforce capability.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide expert advice on corporate learning and development with a particular focus on leadership development activities and

initiatives to drive capability improvement across the NTPS.
1. Lead the development,



implementation and evaluation of leadership development programs and initiatives across government.
2. Work collaboratively with agencies and key stakeholders to understand changing workforce needs and develop adaptable solutions that

build capability and address emerging challenges and capabilities across government.
1. Undertake research and prepare high-level reports to inform workforce capability and development across government.
2. Develop and implement innovative and strategic frameworks, programs and initiatives to improve sector wide leadership capability.
3. Work productively as a flexible team player, act constructively in challenging situations, and support others to promote a positive

working environment.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated leadership and management skills to build and sustain positive relationships with team members and stakeholders using

a client-centric approach.
1. Demonstrated experience in managing corporate learning and development functions, in particular leadership development including

procurement and contract management, budget and resource allocation, and program development and evaluation.
1. High-level oral and written communication skills, with the ability to present to a range of audiences, provide clear advice, solve

problems, negotiate effectively, and prepare high-quality reports on complex issues for stakeholders.
1. Proven capability to multi-task, manage competing priorities, achieve results and meet timeframes.
2. High-level skills with Microsoft office suite and the ability to work with learning and development systems.
3. Demonstrated work ethic and attitude which emulates NTPS values.

Further information The successful applicant may be required to undergo a criminal history check. 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.

📌 Assistant Director, Leadership Development (Darwin)
🏢 NT Government - Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet
📍 Darwin