Job description
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 ***** RTF ****** Closing 18/08/2026
Contact officer Stephen Rosier at ******
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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 efficient 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.
2.



Ensure high standards of customer service, production and quality control and closely monitor supply deadlines for all contracts
and one-off orders.
3. Be responsible for the efficient and effective utilisation of resources and maintain financial records on expenditure, revenue
and workflows.
4. Produce concise, accurate and timely reports to management as required.
5. Ensure Equal Opportunity, Anti-Discrimination and Occupational Health and Safety principles and standards are promoted and
supported.
6. Lead prisoner's development by administering vocational training in the Food Services industries.
7. 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.
2. Certificate III in Correctional Practice.
3. Good interpersonal skills and well-developed leadership skills with the ability to interact positively and effectively with people
of diverse cultures.
4.



Demonstrated experience of the health and safety standards that apply to the Facilities services activities.
5. Ability to perform all custodial functions as directed.
6. Demonstrated achievements in meeting immediate and long-term priorities
7. Demonstrated experience in managing crisis situations and resolving conflict.
8. Ability to maintain records and good report writing skills.
9. A current driver's license and ability to obtain NT driver's license before commencement.
10. 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 workplace, including equipment purchases and
maintenance.
3. 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)
🏢 Northern Territory Government
📍 Alice Springs