Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Custodial Operations – Industries

Job title Senior Industries Officer – Food Services Designation Senior Industries Officer

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $87,323 - $91,332 Location Alice Springs

Position number 14382 RTF 353669 Closing 18/08/2026

Contact officer Stephen Rosier at [email protected]

About the agency https://ocpe.nt.gov.au/homepage

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=353669

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

As a Senior Industries Officer, assist with the development of Prisoners in a modern, progressive, and productive industry, assisting with the day-to-day operations within a custodial institution that meets industry standards for prisoners enrolled in Vocational

Education and Training (VET) in the pursuit of real employment opportunities.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Assist Chief Industry Officer Food Services, in the operation of the Food Services industry, particularly in the control,





supervision and training of prisoners employed in the Food Services area.
- Ensure high standards of customer service, production and quality control and closely monitor supply deadlines for all contracts and one-off orders.
- Be responsible for the efficient and effective utilisation of resources and maintain financial records on expenditure, revenue and workflows.
- Produce concise, accurate and timely reports to management as required.
- Ensure Equal Opportunity, Anti-Discrimination and Occupational Health and Safety principles and standards are promoted and supported.
- Lead prisoner’s development by administering vocational training in the Food Services industries.
- Be responsible for the maintenance of security including providing assistance in custodial operations within the Correctional

Centre.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Certificate III in a Food Related Industry (Commercial Cookery, Meat Processing (Retail Butcher), Baking) or experience in

Catering Operations.
- Certificate III in Correctional Practice.
- Good interpersonal skills and well-developed leadership skills with the ability to interact positively and effectively with people of diverse cultures.




- Demonstrated experience of the health and safety standards that apply to the Facilities services activities.
- Ability to perform all custodial functions as directed.
- Demonstrated achievements in meeting immediate and long-term priorities

1. Demonstrated experience in managing crisis situations and resolving conflict.
2. Ability to maintain records and good report writing skills.
3. A current driver’s license and ability to obtain NT driver’s license before commencement.
4. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in working with the special needs of Aboriginal prisoners.

Desirable

1. Comprehensive knowledge of legislation relevant to Correctional Services.
2. Experience in the provision of Food Services industries area in a commercial environment, including equipment purchases and

maintenance.
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or ability to successfully complete within 12 months.

Further information The Department of Correctional Services 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. All Department of Correctional Services employees may be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

📌 Senior Industries Officer - Kitchen (Alice Springs)
🏢 NT Government - Department of Corrections
📍 Alice Springs