Director - Talent Acquisition and Workforce Engagement | Darwin, NT

Department of Corrections NT – Melbourne VIC

The Northern Territory Department of Corrections is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to lead its Talent Acquisition and Workforce Engagement function within the Organisational Capability branch.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape a new function and drive contemporary workforce strategies that attract, recruit, engage and retain the people needed to deliver critical correctional services across the Northern Territory.

Working in a complex and dynamic environment, you will provide strategic leadership across talent acquisition, workforce planning, employee engagement and wellbeing. You will partner with senior executives and key stakeholders to develop innovative, evidence-based solutions that address workforce challenges, strengthen organisational capability and support the Department's current and future priorities.

If you are a forward-thinking leader who thrives on solving complex workforce challenges and delivering meaningful organisational change, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

About the role

Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team, fostering accountability, innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Design and implement strategic workforce initiatives that strengthen talent acquisition, workforce planning, employee engagement, wellbeing and retention.

Lead the continuous improvement of recruitment and workforce service delivery models, including the Department's Employee Value Proposition.

Oversee end-to-end recruitment strategies, targeted attraction campaigns, talent pools and workforce pipelines to meet current and future operational demands.





Develop strategic partnerships and influence key stakeholders to support workforce performance, strengthen organisational capability and achieve departmental priorities.

Analyse workforce data, labour market trends and emerging organisational needs to inform evidence-based strategies and executive decision-making.

Provide high-level strategic advice and prepare reports, briefings and correspondence to support workforce planning and organisational priorities.

Ensure workforce initiatives are delivered in accordance with relevant legislation, policies, governance frameworks and financial and contract management requirements.

What we are looking for

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

Extensive senior-level experience leading strategic workforce functions, including talent acquisition, workforce engagement, employee wellbeing or organisational service reform.

Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement, provide strategic advice and make high-level decisions in complex, sensitive and changing environments.

Proven leadership capability, including leading teams, managing resources and delivering outcomes with broad organisational impact.

Highly developed strategic, conceptual and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex workforce challenges and develop practical, sustainable solutions.





Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the preparation of high-level reports, executive briefings, submissions and correspondence.

Strong stakeholder engagement, consultation and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence at executive level and build productive partnerships across diverse stakeholder groups.

A commitment to innovation, continuous improvement, employee experience and the development of a diverse, capable and sustainable workforce.

A relevant tertiary qualification in human resources, business or a related discipline will be highly regarded. Experience in the public sector or correctional services environment will also be advantageous.

What's on offer

Competitive salary, leave loading and 12% superannuation contribution.

Six weeks of annual recreation leave.

Long Service Leave entitlements.

Generous personal and miscellaneous leave provisions.

Salary sacrifice opportunities.

Potential relocation assistance, where applicable.

Professional development and leadership opportunities.

A senior leadership role with the ability to influence department-wide workforce priorities and organisational outcomes.

The chance to make a meaningful contribution to employee experience, workforce sustainability and the delivery of correctional services across the Northern Territory.

This is a rare opportunity to lead workforce transformation at a time of significant growth and reform. Over the past two years, the Department has embarked on an ambitious change agenda, with substantial investment in workforce capability, attraction, retention and employee engagement. The journey is far from over.

📌 Director - Talent Acquisition and Workforce Engagement | Darwin, NT (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Corrections NT
📍 Melbourne