The Northern Territory Department of Corrections is seeking an experienced and energetic leader to join our team as Deputy Superintendent, Security and Intelligence in Darwin. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in driving operational consistency, strengthening governance and supporting continuous improvement across Northern Territory correctional centres.

About the Role

You will support the General Manager, Territory Wide Operations in leading security and intelligence functions across NT Corrections, providing strategic oversight, strengthening operational capability and supporting correctional centres to deliver contemporary, effective and consistent practices across the Territory.

Key responsibilities include

- Leading territory-wide initiatives that strengthen correctional security, intelligence and operational governance.
- Supporting correctional centres to implement consistent system-wide operational practices and frameworks across the Northern Territory.
- Coordinating reviews and assessments relating to security, intelligence, incidents and operational performance.
- Building productive relationships with correctional agencies and stakeholders across Australia to identify emerging trends, risks and best practice.
- Supporting innovation, change management and service enhancement initiatives that strengthen governance and reduce organisational risk.
- Providing strategic advice and leadership on emerging operational risks, trends and best-practice approaches across NT Corrections.

About You To be successful,



you will bring:

- Significant leadership experience within a custodial or similarly complex operational environment.
- Demonstrated experience leading organisational change and implementing policies, procedures and operational improvements.
- Proven capability managing projects, people, resources and operational priorities.
- Strong knowledge of correctional operations, sentence management, programs and services for people in custody.
- A thorough understanding of the criminal justice system and contemporary correctional practice.
- High-level communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build productive relationships across service streams and jurisdictions.
- A Diploma of Correctional Administration, Advanced Diploma, or other equivalent relevant qualification.
- The ability to travel to correctional centres and regional locations across the Northern Territory as required.

What We Offer

- A competitive salary package
- Job security – a full-time, permanent role with the NT Government
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities
- Assistance with relocation costs for interstate and overseas candidates

Ready to Apply?

Applications must include

- A one-page summary about you addressing your suitability for the role
- A current detailed resume
- Copies of your relevant tertiary qualifications

Contact For a confidential discussion, please contact Simon Berg on [0433 035 818](tel:0433 035 818) or at [email protected].

📌 Deputy Superintendent, Security and Intelligence – Relocate to Darwin (Brisbane)
🏢 Department of Corrections Northern Territory
📍 Brisbane