Job description
Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Youth Justice Programs
Job title Project Support Officer Designation Administrative Officer 5
Job type Full time Duration Fixed up to 6 months
Salary $93,674 - $98,332 Location Darwin
Position number 3358 RTF 359940 Closing 25/10/2026
Contact Officer Joanne Huyben on 08 8999 2827 or [email protected]
About the agency https://corrections.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=359940

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
To provide high-quality project and operational support to Youth Justice Programs by managing SupportLink referrals, maintaining
accurate databases and registers, producing analysis and advice on program performance, supporting the implementation of policies and
strategies, and coordinating and delivering system training to program providers and staff.
Context statement
Youth Justice Programs is responsible for developing, implementing, reviewing and managing youth justice programs, initiatives, projects
and associated contracts to improve outcomes for young people in, or at risk of entering, the youth justice system.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Manage and monitor SupportLink referrals to ensure requests are reviewed and allocated within required timeframes.
2. Maintain accurate contract registers,



databases and reporting tools to meet compliance and disclosure obligations.
3. Undertake data cleansing and quality assurance activities and contribute to routine and ad hoc reporting to support planning and

assurance.
4. Work with the referral and data systems support team to resolve complex system issues and program provider queries.
5. Maintain effective reporting systems across all areas of responsibility.
6. Research, develop and manage improvement projects focused on data sustainability and reporting.
7. Support the development and implementation of contracts, programs and initiatives to improve outcomes for young people.
8. Identify and escalate contract-related risks to mitigate operational disruption and maximise performance.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated experience providing continuous data and system improvement and ability to analyses information systematically and

draws evidence-based conclusions.
2. Ability to interpret legislations to inform data and program practices.
3. Sound communication skills to write briefs, ministerials and reports and communicate effectively and negotiates with a diverse

stakeholders tailoring communication from technical and non-technical audiences to achieve outcomes.
4. Ability to align operational tasks with organisations goals and contributes to planning and strategies.
5. Demonstrated experience building team-oriented relationships across internal and external networks.
6. Knowledge of data and system analysis, reporting, benchmarking techniques and contemporary data management practices.
Desirable
1. Technical or numerical analysis related qualification or relevant training.
2. Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
Further information
The recommended applicant will be required to hold a current Working with Children Clearance notice and undergo a criminal history
check (a criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history).

📌 Project Support Officer (Darwin)
🏢 Department Of Corrections
📍 Darwin