Job description
Agency Department of Corrections Work Unit Berrimah Correctional Centre - Industries
Job Title Shop Vending Officer Designation Administrative Officer 3
Job Type Full time Duration Fixed for 6 months
Salary $68,776 - $73,898 Location Darwin
Position Number 49101 RTF 353479 Closing 13/08/2026
Contact Officer Glenn Lang on 08 8999 5521 or [email protected]
About the agency https://corrections.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=353479
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 Prisoner Shop Vending Officer is responsible for the efficient and economic daily operational requirements of the Correctional
Centre Shop Vending, and Stock held in the PRONTO system, incorporating order, issue, receipt and dispatch of items in the facility.

Key duties and responsibilities
1.



Supporting the Shop Vending Industry Officers with all elements of the Shop and Vending including receiving and delivering

goods, monitoring stock lines and registering incoming requests.
2. Assist the Shop Vending Industry Officers with the work orders to the prisoner workers, providing sufficient guidance and

training.
3. Ensure the Darwin Correctional Precinct (DCP) warehouse and vending machines are sufficiently stocked and ready to be

purchased.
4. All remote buys ordered through the kiosks by prisoners are picked, packed, processed and distributed in an efficient manner

and in accordance with the documented schedule.
5. Acceptance of deliveries from vendors and ensure that goods supplied match the invoice/delivery docket and enter stock

received into inventory management systems. The Warehouse is kept neat and tidy, ensuring that good work health and safety
practices are adopted and implemented.

6. Investigate refund requests satisfying all reasonable measures are taken to ensure validity of request and process as
appropriate, seeking approval where required.

7. Contribute positively to NT Correctional Industries and promote a high level of customer focused service, leading by example.

Selection criteria
Essential
1.



Proven ability to effectively complete a wide range of warehouse functions, including maintaining inventory management

systems.
2. A sound understanding of customer service focused delivery and experience in providing a professional and effective service.
3. High level of communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively across all levels in custodial, non-uniformed,

professionals, prisoners and the external stakeholders.
4. Proven ability to work in a cross-cultural environment and contribute to and work as part of a diverse professional team and

other staff.
5. A working knowledge and understanding of standard office software programs such as the Microsoft Word Suite of

applications, mainframe applications, and the operation of office equipment
6. A current driver’s licence or ability to obtain NT driver’s license before commencement.

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.

📌 Shop Vending Officer (Darwin)
🏢 Department Of Corrections
📍 Darwin