` DEPARTMENT OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

JOB DESCRIPTION
Agency Department of the Work unit People, Performance and Legislative Assembly Culture Job title Director People, Designation Senior Administrative Performance and Culture Officer 2

Job type
Full Time Duration Fixed up to 15/09/2027 Salary $157,334
- $171,482 Location Darwin Position number 18499 RTF 358401 Closing 18/10/2026 Contact officer Klarin Sivyer, Deputy Clerk on 8946 1427 or [email protected] Agency information www.parliament.nt.gov.au Information for Applicants Applications are limited to a one-page cover letter and a detailed resume. The NTPS values diversity and aims for a workforce that represents the community. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment (OCPE) website. Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures, go to the OCPE website. Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=358401 Our Values: *Respect, Impartiality, Professionalism, Customer Service, Creativity and Westminster Heritage
* Primary Objectives: Lead the delivery of human resources, work health and safety, and corporate communications functions for the department, including the provision of strategic and expert advice to senior managers and Members of the Legislative Assembly. Context Statement: The Department of the Legislative Assembly provides the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly, its Members and Committees with quality and timely support for the operation of the Parliament, Parliamentary Committees, the Parliament House precinct, and Electorate Offices (and staff). The People, Performance and Culture Unit provides support and advice to MLAs, electorate office employees, and DLA managers and staff across human resources, work health and safety, corporate communications,



and related administrative functions that support the effective operation of electorate offices and DLA business units.

Key Responsibilities
1. Provide sound advice to executive leaders, other senior managers, and Members of the Legislative Assembly about complex human resource and employment matters. Legislative Assembly of the Northern Territory Parliament House, State Square (GPO Box 3721, Darwin NT 0801) www.parliament.nt.gov.au 2. Provide direction for the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the department's work health and safety policies and procedures and oversee arrangements to support compliance with relevant statutory obligations. 3. Oversee the development and implementation of corporate communications, public engagement and social media strategies and standards. 4. Provide leadership to the People, Performance and Culture unit to support staff in the delivery of high-quality, responsive services to Members of the Legislative Assembly, their electorate office staff, and the department. 5. Lead business planning for the work unit and broader workforce planning initiatives that support the department's strategic plan, priorities and workforce requirements. 6. Coordinate the department's handling of Freedom of Information requests in accordance with legislative requirements and statutory timeframes. Selection Criteria: Essential: 1. Demonstrated experience providing strategic, advice on complex human resource, employment, workplace relations and organisational matters to executive leaders and senior stakeholders. 2. Proven ability to lead and manage a high-performing team, build capability,



foster a positive workplace culture and deliver responsive, customer-focused services. 3. Highly developed strategic planning skills, including experience in business planning, workforce planning and capability development aligned to organisational priorities and workforce needs. 4. Demonstrated experience developing, implementing and overseeing governance frameworks, policies and programs, including work health and safety, legislative compliance and risk management. 5. Highly developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to establish productive relationships and work effectively with senior leaders, Members of the Legislative Assembly, staff and external stakeholders. 6. Demonstrated ability to analyse complex issues, exercise sound judgement and make well
- reasoned recommendations and decisions in a politically and operationally sensitive workplace. Desirable: 1. Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as business administration, human resource management, public sector administration or similar. 2. Experience administering Freedom of Information requests and related requirements. Requirements for Selection and Undertaking the Role:
• Prior to being formally offered a position with the Department of the Legislative Assembly, applicants will be required to submit a pre-employment declaration which includes information regarding their criminal history, conflict of interest and other continuing employment or volunteer work.
- The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history.
- Access to recreation leave will be restricted during Parliamentary sitting periods.
- The position is based at Parliament House; however, some travel may be required within the NT and interstate at times.
- The right to disconnect – This position participates in a 1-in-7-week after hours on-call roster.

📌 Director People, Performance and Culture (Darwin)
🏢 Department of Legislative Assembly
📍 Darwin