Job description
Agency Department of Children and Families Work unit Regional Services Greater Darwin
Job title Recruitment Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Part-time (15 hrs and 42 mins) Duration Fixed to 26/03/2027
Salary $102,505 - $114,282 Location Darwin
Position number 32742 RTF 359958 Closing 09/11/2026
Contact Officer Bianca Harris on 08 8922 7000 or [email protected]
About the agency https://tfhc.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=359958
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
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

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

demonstrated commitment to supporting change initiatives.
3. 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 setting.
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).

📌 Recruitment Officer (Darwin)
🏢 Department of Children & Families
📍 Darwin