Working in DRDPIFR

A Diverse & Specialised Workforce

Our diverse workforce of highly motivated scientists, engineers, researchers, technicians, and support staff are of all age groups and many cultural backgrounds and are specialists in their field. Our employees are highly motivated and dedicated to upholding the departments’ values:

• Responsible and professional
• Recognise and celebrate success
• Results through innovation, initiative and teamwork
• Respectful and culturally sensitive

A Diversity Contact Officer network exists to provide the necessary support for strategies such as employment of people with disabilities, Women in Management, and aid Indigenous Employment /Career Development.

Generous Employment Benefits

The NTPS provides up to 6 weeks annual leave. Other benefits upon permanent commencement include three weeks paid sick leave including access to 10 days family leave, up to 4 weeks Defence leave for reservists, generous maternity and paternity leave provisions and NT Allowance for employees with dependants. Superannuation of 9% is generally paid in addition to salary and sacrifice is available.

Flexibility and Work Life Balance

DRDPIFR encourages all employees to maintain a healthy work life balance. To help facilitate this balance, flexible working hours and family friendly work arrangements are common.

Arrangements may include: home-based work, job sharing, part-time work, career breaks and short term absences for family and community responsibilities.

Learning opportunities

DRDPIFR is committed to investing in the training and development of its staff; as such, employees are encouraged to develop a learning plan with their supervisor. The objective is to provide staff with the skills necessary to achieve results, and aid career development. Employees also have the opportunity to become involved in cross agency projects, planning activities, job transfers and work on various committees. DRDPIFR Study Assistance Policy provides support for professional education relevant to the employees work.

Reward and Recognition

The Annual Employee STAR Awards recognise staff achievements. Recipients receive financial support towards their professional development.

Our Achievement Review process allows for you and your supervisor to jointly set goals and for your achievements to be acknowledged.

Culture

Fun and celebrating success is one of our core values. DRDPIFR staff regularly meet for social gatherings and events, including fishing competitions, Melbourne Cup functions, BBQs, and end-of-year events.

Employee Assistance Program

DRDPIFR provides a confidential counselling service to both employees and their immediate families. This includes assistance on a range of issues such as:

• Management Coaching Service
• Vocational and Career management
• Relationships / Child behaviour
• Stress Management
• Grief / Critical incident response
• Alcohol and other drug issues
• Interpersonal Conflict

This is only a guide to working in DRDPIFR it does not specify employment conditions.  Information on employment conditions is available at: http://www.nt.gov.au/ocpe

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