Cultural Engagement Officers

Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Community Corrections

Job title Cultural Engagement Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

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

Position number 25614 RTF 350220 Closing 15/07/2026

Contact officer Graeme Banks on 08 8935 7532 or ***email_hidden***

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=350220

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 Cultural Engagement Officer provides cultural advice to Community Corrections staff and to support offenders to

successfully complete court orders through enhanced case management. The role fosters inclusive, respectful and

meaningful engagement between Aboriginal clients, their families and communities, and the Department of Corrections.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide expert cultural knowledge and advice to Probation and Parole Officers to inform Court assessments, Parole

Reports and case management decisions. This includes gathering collateral information, undertaking community checks,

managing risks and reviewing reintegration plans.

2. Undertake regular visits to remote communities to develop and maintain strong, respectful relationships with Elders,

families, and service providers, as well as representing Community Corrections in community meetings, forums and

events.

3. Interpreting conditions, legislation and other information into an appropriate language for offenders and their families,

to support understanding, compliance and successful completion of community-based orders.

4. Educate, coach and mentor staff on Aboriginal culture, communication styles and community dynamics. Support

embedding culturally safe and responsive practices into Community Corrections operations.

5. Undertake ongoing consultation and information sharing with communities to support safety and early intervention.

Collect community feedback and contribute to continuous improvement of services, policies and engagement

approaches.

6. Assist to develop transition plans to re-integrate high risk and complex needs offenders back into the community and

participate in brief interventions to manage risk to offenders, their families and the community.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Knowledge and familiarity with remote Aboriginal communities with demonstrated understanding of culturally specific

factors such as language, communication styles, custom and practice

2. Demonstrated community engagement expertise and experience with a variety of stakeholders in remote community

contexts.

3. Ability to understand and translate complex information regarding legislation and court orders into plain language in a

culturally appropriate manner.

4. Demonstrated ability to identify, plan and implement stakeholder consultation to enhance case management with a

focus on risk and rehabilitation outcomes.

5. Demonstrated ability to advise on issues involving services to Aboriginal peoples and the ability to identify, prepare and

implement training, coaching and mentoring to all levels of staff around culturally informed practice.

6. Ability and willingness to undertake extensive remote travel via vehicle and light aircraft and hold a current manual

Northern Territory drivers’ licence or the ability to obtain.

Further information

Department of Corrections has a Smoke Free Policy. Staff are not permitted to smoke anywhere on DOC premises, facilities

or in vehicles, nor whilst working off-site. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history check

confirmed by a fingerprint and name check and an internal NTCS Integrity Check prior to confirmation of employment. A

positive criminal history will not necessarily exclude an applicant from this position.