Manager - Community Corrections Programs

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 $132,408 - $147,919 Location Darwin

Position number 39847 RTF 350367 Closing 30/06/2026

Contact officer Leah Anae on 08 8935 7457 or ***email_hidden***

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=350367

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

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.