Assistant Director Workforce Strategy

Relocate to the Northern Territory! Join NTG and shape the future NT workforce through high-profile strategic projects and workforce planning initiatives.

Benefits:

• Attractive salary, ($136,380 - $152,357 base) with potential annual salary increases.
• Flexible working arrangements & WFH, be supported to create a schedule that works for you.
• High ownership and strategic influence, with opportunities to shape workforce outcomes across government.
• Career growth and development, opportunities across the Northern Territory Government.
• Generous leave entitlements, 6 weeks annual leave, plus 3 extra days at Christmas.
• Relocation assistance may be available.

About the roles:

We are recruiting for multiple exciting SAO1 opportunities within Workforce Development.

As an Assistant Director in Workforce Strategy, you will lead a small team delivering enterprise workforce planning and workforce development solutions that build capability and support workforce sustainability across the Northern Territory Public Sector. This role combines leadership, stakeholder engagement and strategic workforce planning expertise.

Key Duties:

• Lead and coach a workforce development team.
• Design and implement agency level strategic workforce planning initiatives.
• Partner with agencies to address workforce capability and capacity challenges.
• Provide strategic advice and workforce development solutions.

We are seeking experienced professionals who can demonstrate:

• Strong strategic thinking, analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship management capability.
• Experience leading complex workforce initiatives, programs and organisational change projects.
• Excellent written communication, executive briefing and reporting skills.
• Ability to influence outcomes and work effectively across multiple agencies, senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in workforce planning, workforce development and team leadership.
• Proven ability to develop and implement workforce strategies that address capability, capacity and workforce sustainability challenges.

How To Apply:

Select 'Apply' on this advertisement. You will be taken to the NT Government Jobs application page, where you can review the job description and submit your application.

For further information about this vacancy please contact:

Vanna Garrick, Director Workforce Strategy on 08 •••• •145 or Vanna.Garrick@nt.gov.au

Quote vacancy number: 33845

Closing date: 18/10/2026

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search