Talent Attraction and Recruitment Director
Employment
Full time, Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Salary range
Closing date
27 April 2026
Posted 14 Apr 2026
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Role description
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
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
You will provide expert strategic leadership in the attraction and recruitment of teachers for Northern Territory Government schools, leading evidence‑based initiatives that strengthen and sustain a high‑quality educator workforce across the Territory.
Context statement
The Department of Education and Training delivers, supports and regulates early childhood, school education and training services. There are 153 government schools across six regions in the NT - Central, Big Rivers, Barkly, Top End, Darwin and East Arnhem – with 71 per cent of schools located in remote and very remote areas. The Talent, Attraction and Recruitment work unit sits within Schools Leadership, Culture and Care team. TAR supports the department’s strategic direction by ensuring the organisation can meet its current and future workforce needs through effective educator attraction and recruitment approaches. The position leads a specialist team responsible for educator attraction and …