Workforce and Skills Officer

Industry Skills Advisory Council NT (ISACNT) is an independent not-for-profit organisation that provides advice and gathers intelligence on training package development, workforce development, skills shortages and workforce solutions in the Northern Territory. 

We are seeking an experienced & passionate Workforce and Skills Officer to join our team on a full-time basis to help increase industry workforce capability and capacity across the Northern Territory. 

Purpose of Position

• Build and manage relationships with industry across the Northern Territory. 
• Prepare and provide advice, intelligence, and support to industry, specifically in training package development, workforce development, skills shortages, and workforce solutions. 
• Promote the Vocational Education and Training sector. 
• Assist with increasing industry capability and capacity. 
• Leveraging network, stay current with industry trends and developments.
• Identifying opportunities to develop industry workforce solutions and strategies

Specific Duties

• Identify opportunities to develop and improve industry workforce solutions and strategies. 
• Build strong relationships with industry associations, businesses, schools, registered training organisations, and government in the Northern Territory, including in regional and remote areas. 
• Manage contracts and ensure achievement of contractual compliance. 
• Promote the Vocational Education and Training sectors and pathways with industry. 
• Provide support to industry and training providers to deliver workforce development strategies and programs. 
• Consult with industry participants and associations, supporting them to address current and future workforce development and skill needs and to develop and implement solutions. 
• Contribute to the development of national qualifications to ensure relevance to industry is maintained. 
• Prepare high-level reports, papers, articles, and social media communications. 
• Keep abreast of and provide expert advice on workforce initiatives and strategies, including migration, international student programs, apprenticeship programs, and government and agency programs. 
• Manage or participate in project evaluation to ensure desired outcomes are being achieved. 
• Maintain strong knowledge of and currency in the National and Northern Territory Vocational Education & Training policies, training products, product development and implementation. 
• As an ISACNT representative, participate in conferences, committees, industry forums, industry working groups and networking events. 
• Manage and deliver events, presentations, and public speaking to promote ISACNT and as required.

Essential Criteria

• Strong knowledge of the National and Northern Territory Vocational Education and Training (VET) principles and developments. 
• Knowledge of the National Training Packages, ANZSIC and ANZSCO frameworks. 
• Proven ability to engage industry groups to enhance Workforce and industry capability and capacity, and a working knowledge of workforce issues at all business and industry levels. 
• Proven ability to conduct public speaking and presentations to a broad range of stakeholders. 
• Strong time management skills and the ability to balance multiple and competing priorities. 
• Proven ability to deliver a high level of writing and reporting skills. 
• Strong communication and presentation skills. 
• Proven ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds. 
• Extensive practical written, interpersonal, stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft suite and client databases.

Licences/Tickets

• Current NT C-Class Drivers Licence
• Working with Children's Clearance
• National Police Clearance

Desirable Criteria

• Understanding of employment legislation. 
• Existing relationships with industry participants and associations in the Northern Territory. 
• Qualifications in an associated discipline such as Human Resources.

Click Apply to submit your application. Please include a copy of your current CV outlining your skills with a cover letter.