Assistant Director, Employment & Skills NT

Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR); Darwin; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Assistant Director within the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) leads and delivers Australian Government employment and skills programs in the Northern Territory, reporting to the Director and NT State Manager.

This role provides strategic and operational leadership, oversees provider performance and contracts, and builds strong place-based partnerships with employers, providers, communities and government stakeholders to improve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Support inclusive, culturally informed engagement that listens to First Nations people, values lived experience and contributes to Closing the Gap outcomes.
• Lead a team delivering Australian Government employment and skills programs in the Northern Territory.
• Provide direction across a range of strategic and operational priorities, working under limited direction from the Director.
• Manage employment and skills contracts, including provider performance, compliance, assurance, quality and relationship management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with employers, providers, government, community organisations and other stakeholders.
• Use local labour market intelligence to inform engagement activity, prioritisation and program delivery.
• Support place-based projects that connect job seekers, employers and communities with appropriate employment and skills pathways.
• Lead staff in a collaborative, flexible and psychologically safe environment that supports capability, innovation and performance.

Job description

The Assistant Director within the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) leads and delivers Australian Government employment and skills programs in the Northern Territory, reporting to the Director and NT State Manager.

This role provides strategic and operational leadership, oversees provider performance and contracts, and builds strong place-based partnerships with employers, providers, communities and government stakeholders to improve outcomes.