Director of Talent Acquisition & Workforce Engagement

Department of Corrections NT; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Leave loading and 12% superannuation

Six weeks annual recreation leave

Long Service Leave Entitlements

Salary sacrifice opportunities

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Job summary

The Northern Territory Department of Corrections invites an experienced Director of Talent Acquisition and Workforce Engagement to lead a new function within Organisational Capability. You will shape contemporary workforce strategies to attract, recruit, engage and retain staff across correctional services.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, design strategic initiatives, oversee end-to-end recruitment, develop partnerships with senior stakeholders, analyse workforce data and provide

Qualifications

• Extensive senior-level experience leading strategic workforce functions including talent acquisition, workforce engagement, employee wellbeing or organisational service reform.
• Sound judgement, ability to provide strategic advice and make high-level decisions in complex environments.
• Proven leadership capability, including leading teams and delivering outcomes with broad organisational impact.
• Strong strategic, conceptual and analytical skills to interpret workforce challenges and develop practical solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including reports and executive briefings.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, consultation and negotiation skills with senior leaders.
• Commitment to innovation, employee experience, and building a capable, sustainable workforce.
• A tertiary qualification in human resources, business or related discipline; public sector experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team with accountability and continuous improvement.
• Design and implement strategic workforce initiatives strengthening talent acquisition, workforce planning, engagement, wellbeing and retention.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment strategies, targeted campaigns, talent pools and pipelines.
• Develop strategic partnerships with stakeholders to support workforce performance and priorities.
• Analyse workforce data and labour trends to inform evidence-based strategies and executive decisions.
• Provide high-level strategic advice and prepare reports to support planning and priorities.
• Ensure initiatives comply with legislation, policies, and governance frameworks.

Skills

Senior leadership

Talent acquisition

Workforce engagement

Employee wellbeing

Strategic advisory

Stakeholder engagement

Innovation mindset

Education

HR or related discipline

Job description

The Northern Territory Department of Corrections invites an experienced Director of Talent Acquisition and Workforce Engagement to lead a new function within Organisational Capability. You will shape contemporary workforce strategies to attract, recruit, engage and retain staff across correctional services.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, design strategic initiatives, oversee end-to-end recruitment, develop partnerships with senior stakeholders, analyse workforce data and provide