Senior Administrative Officer 1 - Remuneration Package Range $160,413 - $178,993
(including salary $136,380 - $152,357)
Community Corrections
Palmerston, Northern Territory
One ongoing full time vacancy is available

Are you an experienced Manager with experience in the management of complex services relevant to community corrections? We have an amazing opportunity for you to live and work in the Northern Territory as the Regional Manager of our Palmerston Community Corrections office.

- Choose a career that changes futures – Yours and others.

- Exciting opportunity to lead and manage the Community Corrections Palmerston office

- Competitive Salary Package with relocation assistance options negotiable

The role of Regional Manager of the Palmerston Community Corrections office is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for you to make a difference in the community.

In your role you will lead by example - developing, implementing and managing all aspects of the strategic and day-to-day operations of the Palmerston Community Corrections office.

Community Corrections are looking for applicants who have:

- Proven ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team to achieve positive outcomes, encouraging then team to meet challenges of demanding work roles.

- Experience in the management of complex services relevant to community corrections and experience of case management in a human services field.

- Solid interpersonal skills and effective working relationships with communities and key stakeholders

- Highly developed ability to think strategically and develop and implement operational plans and effective change management strategies, including the identification and management of risks

- High level networking skills, ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences,



using a variety of strategies to establish relationships with stakeholders and to represent/promote the Department.

- A demonstrated understanding of and sensitivity to Aboriginal cultural issues with the ability to interact effectively with people of diverse cultures.

Enjoy a wide range of benefits including:

- Competitive salary package.

- Relocation assistance options negotiable

- Six weeks annual leave.

- Working with an established team.

- Career development opportunities.

- Opportunities for study assistance for approved tertiary education.

- Opportunity to work and travel to remote communities

- Comprehensive induction program and training modules

- Access to innovative resources and educational tools

The Department of Corrections performs an essential role in our community and the criminal justice system. Our work is complex, and we often work under difficult circumstances, but the job is rewarding.

The Department of Corrections is a professional, integrated and culturally inclusive service that provides a positive and innovative working environment. In this role you will work with a motivated team of people committed to protecting Territorians, improving outcomes for Aboriginal people, delivering people centred services and professional excellence.

For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Erica Harvey on 08 •••• •540 or [email protected]

Quote vacancy number: 3382
Closing date: 23/09/2026

For more exciting opportunities in NT Corrections check out

https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/work/work-for-ntg/Agency_sites/corrections

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search

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