Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Community Corrections

Job title Assistant Commissioner Community Corrections Designation Executive Contract Officer 2

Job type Full Time Duration Fixed to 31/08/2027

Remuneration package $262,223 Location Darwin

Position number 17852 RTF 358225 Closing 29/10/2026

Contact officer Sasha Dennis on 08 8936 4066 or [email protected]

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=358225

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

Provide strategic leadership, planning, advice and direction across the full spectrum of Community Corrections strategies, programs,

policies and practices, encompassing the holistic provision of productive and effective services, to deliver best practice community corrections services, including the intensive case management of high-risk sexual and violent offenders, reduce re-offending and enhance community safety across the Territory

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide strategic leadership and direction to Community Corrections and provide high level strategic and policy advice to the

Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner and other Executives, Ministers and key stakeholders in relation to legislation and service delivery.
1.



Take responsibility of the strategic and tactical direction Community Corrections including the effective integration of offender

management services, sentencing options and policy.
1. Develop and enhance an integrated community corrections strategy that addresses both current and future planning requirements,

supporting offender rehabilitation and reintegration.
1. Work collaboratively with all facets of Department of Corrections to ensure consistent and effective through-care offender

management strategies.
1. Lead and oversee the development of frameworks to ensure compliance with legislation, regulations and standards.
2. Effectively and efficiently manage the budget and other resources of Community Corrections.
3. Represent the Department on National Steering Committees and working groups and intergovernmental working parties at Territory

and Commonwealth level.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Tertiary qualification/s in a relevant discipline combined with relevant senior executive experience, or an equivalent combination of

substantial relevant senior executive experience and education/training. Relevant disciplines may include criminal justice, law, public policy, public administration, management, leadership, behavioural sciences or related fields.
1. Demonstrated high level success as an innovative strategic and operational leader in setting and achieving corporate goals and

resource management.
1. Demonstrated innovative and effective strategic leadership skills and approach to continually improving service delivery,





organisational capabilities and policy options to achieve outcomes.
1. Exceptional consultation and influencing skills, with a proven ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with

key stakeholders, particularly with the indigenous community and establish cross-agency approaches to address issues and achieve desired outcomes. Ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.
1. Demonstrated highly developed analytical and conceptual skills and the ability to initiate policy development and review within a

public policy environment.
1. Demonstrated understanding of government and non-government agencies, support services, community groups, Indigenous and

other organisations interfacing with Correctional Services.
1. Demonstrated knowledge of correctional services and contemporary service delivery models.

Further information The successful applicant must hold a manual Northern Territory Driver’s Licence and may be required to travel within regional and remote communities and camp out when required. Travel may be by means of road and air, including on outback roads in four-wheel drives, light aircraft and boats. 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 of Corrections employees are subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

📌 Assistant Commissioner Community Corrections (Darwin)
🏢 NT Government - Department of Corrections
📍 Darwin