Publications, Strategies and Legislation
Anti-Discrimination Act
The Northern Territory Anti-Discrimination Act promotes equality of opportunity for all people in the Territory, and provides remedies for people who have suffered unlawful discrimination on the grounds outlined in the Act.
Disability Discrimination Act 1992
This Australian Government legislation makes disability discrimination unlawful and aims to promote equal opportunity and access for people with disabilities.
Executive Leadership Capabilities
The Executive Leadership Capabilities describe the behavioural expectations of executives in the Northern Territory Public Sector.
Flexible Work Practices
The Northern Territory Public Sector is a flexible employer and gives employees access to innovative ways of balancing work and personal commitments.
Indigenous Employment and Career Development Strategy
This strategy provides a range of recruitment, career development and retention initiatives.
Jobs Plan 3
Job Plan 3 provides strategies and initiatives to help employment growth in the Northern Territory and the development of a highly skilled and flexible workforce.
Merit Selection Guide
The Merit Selection Guide is a set of principle-based guidelines designed to help Northern Territory Public Sector managers and supervisors to select the right people for the job.
Principles and Code of Conduct
The Principles and Code of Conduct are part of the terms and conditions of the employment relationship. They are binding on all Northern Territory Public Sector employees and must be observed by all, including CEO's and the Commissioner for Public Employment.
Public Sector Employment and Management Act, Regulations, By-laws, Employment Instructions, Determination and Instruments
Employment in the Northern Territory Public Sector is governed by the Public Sector Employment and Management Act. Under this Act, the Commissioner for Public Employment is deemed to be the employer of all public sector employees and sets the terms and conditions of employment for all employees. Terms and conditions are contained in the various By-laws, Employment Instructions and Determinations which the Commissioner may issue under the Act.
Remote Workforce Development Strategy
The Remote Workforce Development Strategy has led to a number of initiatives to value our people, strengthen skills and plan for the future. The strategy is supported by $1 million a year allocated solely for the professional development of employees in remote locations.
Willing and Able Strategy
The Willing and Able Strategy aims to improve the employment opportunities in the Northern Territory Public Sector for people with disability.
Women in Management and Leadership Policy Paper
This policy paper aims to increase the number of women in leadership and management roles within the Northern Territory Public Sector.
Work Life Balance
The Northern Territory Government is committed to the development of a responsive, flexible public sector which provides excellent services to the people of the Northern Territory and recognises that balancing the needs of the workplace with those of employees will create a more effective and productive Northern Territory Public Sector.