Job description
Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Organisational Capability
Job title Director Talent Acquisition and Workforce Designation Senior Administrative Officer 2

Engagement
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $157,334 - $171,482 Location Darwin
Position number 48524 RTF 360199 Closing 18/11/2026
Contact officer Hayley Leuken on (phone hidden) or [email protected]
About the agency https://corrections.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=360199
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 strategic leadership and expert advice to design and deliver contemporary and sustainable talent acquisition, workforce
planning, attraction, retention and employee wellbeing strategies that support a capable, diverse and sustainable workforce aligned
to Departmental operational and strategic priorities.

Context statement
The Talent acquisition and workforce engagement function is part of the Organisational Capability branch and plays a critical role
in enabling the Department of Corrections to meet its current and future workforce requirements.



The position operates in a
complex and agile environment, requiring high-level engagement with internal executives, government agencies and external
stakeholders to address workforce challenges, including labour market constraints, frontline and regional service delivery and
workforce participation.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team, setting performance expectations and driving a culture of accountability,

innovation and continuous improvement.
2. Lead the design and implementation of workforce reform initiatives that improve recruitment, retention, engagement service

delivery and employee experience across the agency.
3. Drive continuous improvement and innovation in talent acquisition and wellbeing service delivery models including the

Employee Value Proposition to enhance efficiency, effectiveness and client outcomes.
4. Oversee and direct end-to-end recruitment strategies, including campaigns, sourcing pools and critical workforce planning

initiatives to meet operational demand, future workforce needs and career progression pipelines.
5. Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, negotiating outcomes that support

workforce capability, service reform and organisational priorities.
6.



Analyse complex workforce data, labour market trends and organisational needs to develop evidence-based strategies and

solutions.
7. Ensure compliance with legislation, policy and governance requirements, including financial and contract management.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Extensive senior-level experience leading strategic workforce functions including talent acquisition, workforce

engagement/wellbeing and service reform initiatives.
2. Proven ability to exercise sound judgement and make high-level decisions in complex, sensitive and changing environments.
3. Demonstrated experience leading teams, effectively managing resources and delivering outcomes with broad organisational

impact.
4. Highly developed strategic, conceptual and analytical skills.
5. Excellent communication and organisation skills and the ability to prepare high-level reports, briefings and correspondence.
6. Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills including influencing at executive level.

Desirable
1. Relevant tertiary qualification in human resources, business or related field.
2. Experience in the public sector or correctional services environment.

Further Information
DoC has a Smoke Free Policy. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire, and the
successful applicant/s will be required to undergo a criminal history check confirmed by fingerprints and name check. A positive
criminal history will not necessarily exclude an applicant from this position. DoC employees are subject to random drug and alcohol
testing.

📌 Director Talent Acquisition and Workforce Engagement (Darwin)
🏢 Department Of Corrections
📍 Darwin