Manager: Prisoner Monies and Business Support

Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Finance and Business Services

Job title Manager - Prisoner Monies and Business Support Designation Administrative Officer 6

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 01/08/2026

Salary $99,519 - $110,953 Location Darwin

Position number 49297 RTF 350096 Closing 29/06/2026

Contact officer Jason Woodman on 08 8935 7594 or ***email_hidden***

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=350096

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

The Manager Prisoner Monies and Business Support is responsible for the financial management and the provision of high quality

administrative and Finance and Business services to the Berrimah Correctional Centre (BCC).

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Ensure that the operation of BCC finance and procurement activities are accurate and efficient including contract management,

prisoner purchases, the Accounts Officers Trust Account (AOTA) and the Prisoner Money Management System (Pronto).

2. Coordination, management and leadership of the financial and administration services offered by Finance and Business Services,

including staff development and performance management in consultation with key stakeholders.

3. Devise and implement budgetary processes to ensure effective and appropriate financial recording and reporting systems are

in place to control correctional centre’s budgets to ensure appropriate management information.

4. Managing contract and asset management for items outside of the Facilities Contract.

5. Understand the operations of the facility and ensure that Management are aware of the latest and key issues (inclusive of fiscal

management, business operational direction).

6. Deliver end of year reporting, including managing the delegation of tasks in consultation with the Finance Business Partner and

Senior Manager Prisoner Monies.

7. Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders in relation to budget matters.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated experience in financial and business support services including the management of private monies/trust

accounts and complex reconciliations, managing contra accounts and appropriate revenue collection/reporting.

2. Demonstrated experience managing small teams with high workloads to achieve outcomes, including staff development and

performance management.

3. Demonstrated high standards of written and oral communication skills, with the ability to explain and present financial

information in a clear and logical manner.

4. Experience in the use of computerised accounting systems and spreadsheet applications. Experience in budget formulation and

experience in cash flow development and budget management.

5. Ability to work autonomously as well as in a team within a high-volume work environment managing confidential and sensitive

information, manage time effectively, prioritise workloads and approach issues in an innovative way.

6. Interpersonal skills of a high order with the ability to communicate effectively and interact with clients at all levels including

Aboriginal Australians as well as other culturally diverse groups.

Desirable

1. Tertiary qualifications in a finance of business management related discipline.

2. Knowledge and understanding of custodial operations in the Northern Territory and understanding of the requirements and

limitations of working within a complex secure environment.

3. Knowledge of accrual accounting, performance reporting and a thorough understanding of strategic and business planning

processes including financial forecasting.

Further information

DoC 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 DoC employees may be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.