Senior Industries Officer - Facility Cleaning

Agency Department of Corrections Work unit NT Correctional Services - Industries

Job title Senior Industries Officer – Facility Cleaning Designation Senior Industries Officer

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $87,323 - $91,332 Location Darwin

Position number 50429 RTF 349735 Closing 17/06/2026

Contact officer Jason Webster on 08 8928 7669 or ***email_hidden***

About the agency https://corrections.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=349735

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR

TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity

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.

Primary objective

As a Senior Industries Officer, assist with the development of Prisoners in a modern, progressive, and efficient industry,

assisting with the day-to-day operations within a custodial institution that meets industry standards for prisoners that are

enrolled in Vocational Education and Training (VET) that assists in real employment opportunities.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Assist Chief Industries Officer, Facility Services, in the operational requirement of hygiene and sanitation, particularly in

the control, supervision and training of prisoners employed in facility cleaning area

2. Ensure high standards of customer service, production and quality control are met. Have the ability to adapt flexibly to

changing work priorities.

3. Be responsible for the efficient and effective utilisation of resources and maintain financial records on expenditure,

revenue and workflows.

4. Produce concise, accurate and timely reports to management as required.

5. Ensure Equal Employment Opportunities, Anti-Discrimination and Occupational Health and Safety principles are

espoused.

6. Lead prisoner’s development by administering vocational training in the Cleaning spectrum.

7. Be responsible for the maintenance of security including providing assistance in custodial operations within the

Correctional Centre.

8. Ability to perform all custodial functions as directed.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Certificate III in a relevant trade qualification in Cleaning Practices.

2. Certificate III in Correctional Practice or ability to successfully complete within 12 months.

3. Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or ability to successfully complete within 12 months.

4. Excellent interpersonal skills and well-developed leadership skills with the ability to interact positively and effectively

with people of diverse cultures and experience in working with the special needs of Aboriginal prisoners.

5. Demonstrated experience of the health and safety standards that apply to the facilities cleaning activities.

6. Demonstrated achievements in meeting immediate and long-term priorities.

7. Demonstrated experience in managing complex situations and resolving conflict.

8. Ability to maintain records and good report writing skills.

9. A current driver’s license or ability to obtain NT driver’s license before commencement.

Desirable

1. Comprehensive knowledge of legislation relevant to Correctional Services.

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. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a

Departmental 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 confirmation of employment. A positive criminal history will not

necessarily exclude an applicant from this position. Effective 1st July 2015 all Department of Corrections employees may

be subject to random drug and alcohol testing. A fixed term appointment of 12months will be offered to obtain

qualifications