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 359958Closing 09/11/2026 Contact Officer Bianca Harris on 08 8922 7000 or Bianca.
[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 environment. 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 environment. 8. Ability to work effectively in a self-managed team workplace; 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)
🏢 NT Government - Department of Children and Families
📍 Darwin