Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Territory Wide Operations

Job title Deputy Superintendent, Security and Intelligence Designation Deputy Superintendent

Job type Full Time Duration Ongoing

Salary $120,877 - $125,760 Location Darwin

Position number 49066 RTF 357592 Closing 21/10/2026

Contact officer Simon Berg, Chief Superintendent, General Manager Territory Wide Operations on 0433 035 818 or [email protected]

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=357592

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 The Deputy Superintendent will manage Operational Security and Intelligence through a Territory wide lens. Will provide support, oversight and governance to operational practice with a view to creating consistencies, structure and improvements across the Territory.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. The Deputy Superintendent will assist the General Manager in leading the Team of Territory Wide Operations in developing, planning and

delivering on key projects and systems that will support operational growth in relation to security and Intelligence practices and procedures, Territory Wide consistency and operational improvements.
1. Support the Deputy Superintendent Security across all sites in relation to operational security, management of intelligence and the introduction

of Territory Wide consistency.
1.



Coordinate and undertake reviews in relation to Security, Intelligence, Incidents and all areas of Operations as required by the General Manager

and Executive leadership Team.
1. Develop and manage internal and external stakeholder relationships, including colleagues across Correctional Services Australia wide to

understand emerging security and intelligence, learnings, issues and trends to ensure a Territory wide consideration
1. Coordinate and undertake the development of standard operating procedures and relevant policy that support Territory wide alignment of

key processes and procedures.
1. Develop an understanding of Innovation and Technology focused on a Correctional Environment.
2. Be part of a team focused on change management and operational improvement by developing and delivering system wide process to enhance

knowledge, governance, and a robust compliance model to assist in the reduction of risk.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Diploma of Correctional Administration or other relevant qualification that is assessed as being equivalent, or alternatively a qualification

assessed as being acceptable to permit the applicant to be appointed for a fixed term subject to obtaining the Advanced Diploma or other relevant qualification.
1. Significant experience managing a diverse range of persons within a custodial workplace.
2. Extensive and demonstrated experience in the management of change processes and the development, implementation and monitoring of





policies and procedures relevant to a custodial environment.
1. Demonstrated experience leading and undertaking projects in a custodial environment.
2. Proven experience in the effective leadership and management of people and financial resources, and a demonstrated commitment to Equal

Employment Opportunity, Anti-Discrimination and Work Health and Safety.
1. Demonstrated sound knowledge of the principles that apply to sentence management, programs and services for persons within custody.
2. Extensive working knowledge of the criminal justice system, management processes and a thorough understanding of contemporary issues in

relation to effective management within a custodial environment.
1. A high level of interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to build and sustain productive working relationships across service

streams, with internal and external stakeholders.
1. The successful applicant will be required to have completed 12 months continuous service as a Chief Correctional Officer in the Northern

Territory, or equivalent/higher classification in another Australian Correctional Environment. Further information The position will require the successful applicant to work for short periods in regional towns and communities. The applicant must have an NT

Driver License and be able to travel by various means including light aircraft.

Applicants who do not currently hold the essential qualification are encouraged to apply and may still be considered as a development opportunity.

The preferred applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and 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 DoC employees are subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

📌 Deputy Superintendent, Security and Intelligence (Darwin)
🏢 NT Government - Department of Corrections
📍 Darwin