A job design service that helps you look like an absolute legend!

Job design that is easy and efficient

Analysing, planning and writing job descriptions and job analysis paperwork (JAQs in NTG), is time consuming. Its also something that most people do not do regularly.

Our job design service can be as robust or as simple as your organisation requires. With hundreds of job analysis documents and job descriptions under our belt, and a clean and clear pricing schedule, we can help you design any role.

All scribing and secretariat services operate with the highest levels of confidentiality and integrity. Scribes will always declare conflicts of interest and advise of any matters that you need to know about before or during the service.

At On the Same Page Consulting, we help Northern Territory Government teams create clear, compliant, and fit-for-purpose Job Analysis Questionnaires (JAQs) and Job Descriptions.

A well-designed JAQ doesn’t just tick a box — it helps you attract the right talent, set clear performance expectations, and support staff development across the NT Public Service.

What we do

We work with managers and HR teams to understand the role, benchmark it across the NTPS, and produce high-quality, plain-English documents that reflect real work, real capability, and real Territory outcomes.

Every project includes:

• A detailed Job Analysis Questionnaire (JAQ) that captures responsibilities, skills, and competencies.

• A 1-page NTPS Job Description ready for approval and advertising.

• Expert guidance to ensure alignment with the NTPS Capability Framework and government standards.

How we can help

We offer three levels of support depending on your needs and where you are in the process:

Option 1 – Edit or benchmark an existing JAQ

Ideal if you already have a JAQ or Job Description that needs refreshing or benchmarking.
We review similar roles, update your documents for accuracy and compliance, and facilitate a feedback session before finalising everything for submission.

Option 2 – Develop a new JAQ and Job Description

Perfect if you’re defining a new role or can’t locate a current JAQ.
We conduct stakeholder interviews, analyse NTPS frameworks, and prepare a new JAQ and Job Description that clearly outline responsibilities, qualifications, and performance standards.

Option 3 – Detailed job and workforce design

For teams needing deeper support or organisational change.
We provide tailored advice on structure, reporting lines, role definition, and workforce alignment.
This option may include role mapping, capability framework analysis, and workshops with multiple stakeholders.

Deliverables

You’ll receive:

• A complete Job Analysis Questionnaire (JAQ) ready for HR approval.

• A concise Job Description aligned to NTPS standards.

• Consultation notes and workshop materials where applicable.

Typical timeline

For standard JAQ projects (Options 1 and 2), the full process takes around two to three weeks, including consultation, drafting, and review.
Complex workforce design projects (Option 3) are scoped and scheduled to suit your organisation’s needs.