Mobility

We know that today's workforce is increasingly mobile, not just within the Territory, but also within Australia and internationally.  Career mobility is a means by which the NTPS can build capability across the whole sector.  It can help us perform more efficiently and effectively whilst at the same time support employees in achieving their career aspirations.

NTPS supports mobility and secondments for staff in a range of situations.  Examples of this could include:

• Overseas exchanges or job swaps
• Placements in other jurisdictions or Northern Territory Public Sector (NTPS) agencies
• Secondments to academic institutions 
• Voluntary work in humanitarian organisations
  

The NTPS has a policy paper "Broadening Our Horizons: Avenues for Career Mobility" which establishes guidelines to promote stronger ties within NTPS agencies, and other organisations throughout Australia and internationally.

The policy outlines opportunities through which employees in one agency or sector can accept placements or temporary assignments in another agency or sector, thereby promoting the sharing of knowledge, business practices and processes across sectors and encouraging the professional and personal development of employees.

The NTPS policy is one mechanism that supports our endeavours to develop a flexible and innovative workforce that is capable of meeting the challenges of the future.

Strengthening your career and our business

By supporting the mobility of employees we will:

• Retain key talent;
• Prepare leaders for future challenges and growth;
• Provide replacement of key leadership positions;
• Ensure a continuity of accumulated wisdom;
• Share expertise and best practices;
• Increase in transferable skills;
• Strengthen policies, programs and services;
• Increase diversity,
• Foster a spirit of cooperation and partnering with public, private and NGO sector;
• Increase human capital and corporate knowledge;
• Decrease turnover costs and lost productivity;
• Exchange of ideas and the development of better practice.
• Assist with the recruitment and retention of high-quality and skilled employees
• Develop productive links with other local, national and international organisations to enhance the levels of service provided to Territorians
• Promote sustainability.
  

Career Planning and Development

We know that NTPS staff are committed to putting in time and effort to help us reach our common goals. Similarly, the "Broadening Our Horizons" paper provides the foundations to help you reach your career goals. This means co-investing with you in your long-term career growth. Whether it’s advancing your professional skills, moving up in a role with more responsibility or moving regions, you can grow your career here.

To access advice and counseling regarding ways to advance your career contact our Employee Assistance Provider.

Transferable Skills

Our workforce and workplaces benefit in many ways from the exchange of knowledge and experiences. The skills you gain in one role or region can be extended to others, allowing you to build on your strengths and develop yours and others skills. By changing roles, you can keep and grow your professional network, learn about other business areas and contribute to the success of another area within the NTPS. You will find that many of the skills you currently have are very transferable or ‘portable’ and able to be used in a variety of positions.  For example many skills gathered in a project management setting around communication, managing timelines and budgets, analysis and conceptual thinking are easily transferable to another setting.