Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Targeted Intervention,

Rehabilitation and Reintegration

Job title Project Implementation Lead Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1

Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 07/12/2027

Salary $136,380 - $152,357 Location Darwin

Position number 79260169 RTF 354462 Closing 01/09/2026

Contact officer Tamara Bryers, Director Reintegration & Support Services on 08 8935 7589 or [email protected]

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=354462

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.

Primary objective

Provide strategic leadership in the implementation of the newly developed Rehabilitation and Reintegration Framework by overseeing project planning, coordination, and execution. The role is responsible for guiding a multidisciplinary team to ensure timely delivery of project milestones, alignment with departmental priorities, and effective stakeholder engagement.





Context statement The Rehabilitation and Reintegration Framework provides a strategic, evidence-informed approach to reducing recidivism and supporting successful transitions from custody to community. It aligns with the NT Department of Corrections Strategic Plan

2024–2028 and prioritises evidenced-based rehabilitation and culturally informed programs.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Develop project and implementation plans as outlined in the Rehabilitation and Reintegration Framework and Implementation

Strategy and organise, monitor and track any work and tasks to deliver on these projects.
1. Develop and monitor business plans and contracts as directed completed in accordance with Northern Territory Government

Procurement Framework.
1. Engage with key internal and external stakeholders to drive the implementation of the Framework forward and ensure objectives

and timelines are clearly understood and adhered to.
- Provide as requested, high level written reports, other documents and correspondence to senior executives and the Minister.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Recent solid proven project management skills with the ability to develop, implement, coordinate, monitor and report, project

plans,



controls and associated project governance structures.
- Demonstrated project team leadership, management, negotiation and change management skills of complex socially and politically sensitive projects or programs.
- High level written and oral communications skills including an ability to engage and influence with a diverse audience of internal and external stakeholders and prepare a range of correspondence, including reports, briefs and comms, to communicate issues and change messaging succinctly and effectively.

1. Demonstrated ability to develop and manage contracts within Northern Territory Government Procurement Framework or

similar.
1. Ability to lead and manage a small project team including supervision and human resource management.

Desirable

1. Tertiary qualifications in Project Management or related field.
2. Knowledge and understanding rehabilitation and reintegration in custodial settings.

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. The preferred applicant/s will be required to complete a 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 commencement of employment. An adverse criminal history will not necessarily exclude an applicant from this position. All Department employees are subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

📌 Project Implementation Lead (Darwin)
🏢 NT Government - Department of Corrections
📍 Darwin