Agency NT Police Force Work unit Countering Violent Extremism Unit
Job title Manager Designation Senior Professional 1
Job type Full Time Duration Fixed up to 30/06/2028
Salary $136,380 - $152,357 Location Darwin
Position number 48790 RTF 355324 Closing 15/10/2026
Contact Officer Mark Clemmens, Senior Sergeant Territory Security on 08 8922 3917 or
[email protected]
About the agency http://www.pfes.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=355324
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.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the
OCPE website.
Primary objective The Manager of the NT Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) Unit provides leadership, support and advice to the multi-disciplinary team,
NTPF leadership team and external local and national stakeholders.
Context statement The Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) Unit is purposed to mitigate acts of violent extremism in the NT through increasing community capacity to identify and respond to behaviours of concern through: awareness raising, assessment of referrals, monitoring persons at risk of and provision of a voluntary case management service that supports vulnerable individuals to disengage from violent extremism.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide subject matter expertise on violent extremism themes, trends and requirements for the NT.
2.
Lead and manage the multi-disciplinary CVE unit, staff and activities.
3. Provide professional representation, advocacy and strategic advice on behalf of the Northern Territory on national level working
groups and sub-committees.
1. Develop and oversee clear processes and procedures to respond to emerging threats.
2. Collaborate with local and national stakeholders to increase capacity to respond to violent extremism.
3. Ensure staff are adequately trained and working within operational and legislative requirements.
4. Provide advice to staff and stakeholders on clinical decisions regarding clients vulnerable to, and across the spectrum of radicalisation
to violent extremism.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Bachelor degree and 5+ years experience in psychology, social work or other relevant field.
2. Understanding of best practice frameworks and the relevant legislation, policies and regulatory frameworks for supporting vulnerable
cohorts.
1. Demonstrated experience administering structured professional judgment assessments tools and risk management.
2. Understanding of international socio-political occurrences and their implications on local community cohesion.
3. Strong strategic leadership skills and the ability to lead and motivate performance of a high-functioning multidisciplinary team,
including to set and deliver on achievable KPIs.
1. Demonstrated networking and stakeholder engagement skills to collaborate, influence and negotiate.
2. Operate with accountability, integrity and autonomy, with the ability to provide impartial and forthright advice to NTPF executives
and within national forums.
1. Solid cultural awareness and ability to promote and ensure diversity and inclusion.
Desirable
1. Post graduate studies in countering violent extremism or relevant field.
2. Experience in the provision of clinical assessments and advice.
3. Experience working in CVE.
Further information The successful applicant must be willing and able to obtain a national security clearance. Applicants are to supply a certified copy of their qualification with their application.
📌 Manager (Darwin)
🏢 NT Police Force
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