Job description
Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Community Corrections
Job title Manager Community Corrections Programs Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $128,551 - $143,611 Location Darwin
Position number 39847 RTF 329415 Closing 07/09/2025
Contact officer Tracy Luke, Assistant Commissioner at [email protected]
About the agency https://corrections.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=329415
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with
disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss
this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the
OCPE website.
Primary objective
Provide leadership, strategic direction and overall program management to optimise the implementation and evaluation of Community
Corrections’ initiatives and other related projects across the Northern Territory and manage a small work unit.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Manage the implementation of a wide range of Community Corrections’ programs, including specialist initiatives, providing leadership,
advice and support for staff engaged in their design, development and implementation.
2. Provide leadership and advice in the design, development, implementation and evaluation of Community Corrections’ programs and
initiatives at regional and Territory wide levels to support sound decision making.
3. Undertake research and analysis of correctional services issues and trends to develop policies and whole of agency positions that
support best practice service delivery models in compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.
4. Identify issues and trends emerging through program monitoring and evaluation of correctional and related social programs, prepare
research papers for the senior management team and make recommendations to improve performance and outcomes.
5. Prepare ministerial, cabinet and other high level submissions, reports, briefings and departmental correspondence.
6. Use evaluation and other monitoring activities to identify and manage program risks, including developing, implementing and
monitoring risk mitigation strategies which maintain project integrity and ensure outcomes are achieved.
7. Manage a small work unit responsible for the efficient and timely administration of grants, partnerships with community organisations
and the community work program.
8. Develop and deliver tailored training, professional development and information sessions on Community Corrections’ programs for
internal and external stakeholders, including legal and community partners.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Extensive experience in, and knowledge of, the day to day operation of community corrections or similar statutory environment,
including the relationship with the court system, legal agencies and the Parole Board, and the delivery of services to these stakeholders.
2. High level strategic, conceptual, analytical, collaborative, planning and research skills in a multi-disciplinary environment and a record
of achievement in program implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
3. Political awareness, sensitivity and whole of government perspective to the management of the political, social and economic issues
associated with the delivery of justice, crime prevention and community safety initiatives.
4. Extensive knowledge of evaluation and monitoring techniques, including the use of qualitative and quantitative methods.
5. Highly effective communication skills, including the ability to prepare and present Cabinet submissions, business cases and other
relevant documentation using an evidence based approach to research.
6. Well-developed negotiation and collaboration skills including the ability to interpret and communicate with influence in cross cultural,
political, organisational and judicial environments.
7. An ability to lead a team in achieving corporate objectives and positive outcomes against strategic and business plans.
8. An ability to interact effectively with people from a diverse range of cultures.
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field e.g. law, social work, management, evaluation and/or social sciences with a strong research
component.
Further information
The Department of Corrections has a Smoke Free Policy. Staff are not permitted to smoke anywhere on departmental premises, facilities
or in vehicles, nor whilst working off-site. The preferred applicant/s will be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and
the successful applicant/s will be required to undergo a criminal history check (confirmed by fingerprints and name check) prior to
commencement of employment. An adverse criminal history will not necessarily exclude an applicant from this position. All NT
Correctional Services employees are subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
