FAQ - Employment
You need to have completed a law degree, obtained your practising certificate and have a genuine interest in criminal law. Applications to advertised positions must be made in writing and address all the selection criteria. Positions are advertised regularly on the NT Government website, https://jobs.nt.gov.au/
The selection panel usually meets within 10 working days of the closing date for applications. The panel assesses all applications against the selection criteria and decides who will be called for interview.
If there are a large number of applicants, further shortlisting may take place based on:
- meeting the essential but not desirable qualifications
- having a substantially lower level of qualifications and experience than other applicants.
Interviews can be in person or via video or telephone call.
If you are called for an interview, you will be given reasonable notice of your appointed time. Generally, this will be 3 working days. If you have any special requirements (for example, sign language interpreter), advise the contact person at that time so appropriate arrangements can be made.
At the interview you can expect to be asked a series of questions. Each applicant will be questioned along the same lines. You will be given the opportunity at the end of questioning to clarify points or to provide further information in support of your application.
Selection panels sometimes combine an interview with a practical exercise or present the applicant with a problem to solve. If the panel intends to take this approach you will be advised of what is required by the person who contacts you about your interview time.
The salary range for the position will be stated in the advertisement. All applicants called for interview are given the opportunity to put their case forward in relation to commencing salary. You should come to the interview prepared to do so if you believe that your knowledge, skills and experience warrant your being paid above the minimum rate.
Although the points put forward will be taken into account, the salary offered to the successful applicant will be based on their relevant skills and experience in comparison with the remuneration of existing staff performing similar work.
The successful applicant will generally be contacted by phone before a written offer is issued. Eligible and unsuccessful applicants should expect to be advised by email within one week of the successful applicant accepting the position.
Unsuccessful applicants can request a post selection discussion with the convenor of the selection committee. This can help you to understand the committee’s decision and discuss ways to improve your application or interview performance when you next apply.
Relocation assistance will be determined by the selection committee.
We have a ‘Flexible Day Off’ – Professional Legal Staff for lawyers and a Flextime system for non lawyers.
Further information is also available in the Public Sector Employment and Management Act and Regulations (PSEMA). The PSEMA governs the employment, management and administration of NTPS employees.