27 Nov
Department Of Corrections
Darwin
Job description
Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Youth Justice Programs
Job title Programs Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $96,620 - $107,721 Location Darwin
Position number 41105 RTF 336636 Closing 10/12/2025
Contact officer April Grasmeder on 08 8999 2433 or [email protected]
About the agency https://justice.nt.gov.au/correctional-services | https://justice.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=336636
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
The Programs Officer supports the Senior Programs Officer to plan, monitor and manage youth programs and project initiatives in to
improve outcomes for young people who are at risk of entering, or are in the youth justice system.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Contribute to the development of and administer programs and projects which ensures funded programs meet contractual obligations
and are aligned with Department core business, priorities and objectives.
2. Maintain qualified and productive working relationships with Aboriginal organisations, non-government organisations and other
internal and external stakeholders to deliver youth justice outcomes.
3. Contribute to the planning and procurement, implementation and management of community youth services that support the NT
Government requirements for community youth programs and coordinate and support contract management activities including
performance meetings.
4. Provide operational and strategic advice and support senior management on all aspects of program/contract management and
administration, the status and performance of funded services and the implementation and evaluation of programs.
5. Prepare quality, comprehensive and timely briefings, reports, submissions and Ministerial briefings relating to funded programs.
6. Represent Youth Justice Programs at relevant meetings with non-government organisations and / government representatives as
required.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated sound working knowledge and experience in program, project and/or contract management and administration
including evaluation and monitoring activities and a sound knowledge of associated legislation in a community services environment.
2. Demonstrated self-motivation and initiative and skills for working productively and cohesively within a team with competing work
priorities, sound organisational and time management skills and proven ability to work in a changing organisational and political service
delivery environment.
3. Demonstrated sound written communication skills with an ability to prepare comprehensive and timely high-level briefs, ministerial
correspondence and reports in tight time frames with attention to detail and accuracy.
4. Demonstrated sound interpersonal and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse range of internal and external
stakeholders to develop collaborative partnerships and the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
5. Demonstrated high level computer skills and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite of programs, including finance and
GrantsNT or similar.
6. Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal cultures and their impact on youth justice issues in the Territory.
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualifications relevant to the position or significant relevant experience in the Youth Justice or Child Protection sector.
2. Hold a current Northern Territory C Class Drivers Licence and able to travel including remote areas in the NT.
Further information
The recommended applicant will be required to hold a current Working with Children Clearance notice and undergo a criminal history
check (a criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history).
📌 Programs Officer (Darwin)
🏢 Department Of Corrections
📍 Darwin
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