Job description
Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Custodial Operations – Industries
Job title Chief Industries Officer, Horticulture Designation Chief Industries Officer
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $110,267 - $114,721 Location Alice Springs
Position number 3035 RTF 359749 Closing 05/11/2026
Contact Officer Stephen Rosier at [email protected]
About the agency https://corrections.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=359749

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
As Chief Industries Officer develop, maintain and manage an operational workplace environment for prisoners who are training and
working in the Horticulture program.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Develop, maintain and manage an operational workplace environment, including implementing Occupational Health and Safety policies

and guidelines, for prisoners who are training and working in the Horticulture program.
2. Deliver accredited training and assessment to prisoners.
3. Provide prisoners with the skills, knowledge and experience which will support their reintegration into the community on release.
4. Responsible for security matters relating to the workplace.
5.



Develop links between the vocational training and work program and the skills and work opportunities available in the wider

community.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Successful completion of Certificate III in Horticulture.
2. Certificate IV in Correctional Practice and Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training or ability to successfully complete

within 12 months. (If not in possession, then this will be offered as a fixed term appointment).
3. Experience in or considerable knowledge of prison operations and a thorough knowledge of running a Horticulture Industry.
4. Knowledge of legislation relevant to managing staff and resources in a public sector environment.
5. Experience working in a cross-cultural environment facilitating a training program.
6. Valuable interpersonal skills and well-developed leadership skills with the ability to understand and empathise with both prison staff and

prisoners.
7. Ability to determine daily/long term priorities and meet deadlines.
8. Ability to cope with crisis situations and resolve conflict.
9. Medium Rigid licence or ability to obtain prior to commencement.
Desirable
1. Comprehensive knowledge of legislation relevant to Correctional Services.
Further information
The Department of Correctional Services has a Smoke Free Policy. Staff are not permitted to smoke anywhere on Departmental premises,
facilities or in vehicles, nor whilst working off-site. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a Departmental 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 confirmation of employment. A positive criminal history will not necessarily exclude an applicant from this position. All
Department of Correctional Services employees may be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

📌 Chief Industries Officer, Horticulture (Alice Springs)
🏢 Department Of Corrections
📍 Alice Springs