Job description
Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Youth Justice Programs
Job title Manager, Operational Coordination Designation Administrative Officer 7
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 29/02/2028
Salary $120,877 - $130,039 Location Darwin
Position number 26795 RTF 360405 Closing 07/11/2026
Contact Officer Juanita Gay, email [email protected] or telephone (08) 8999 2815
About the agency https://corrections.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=360405

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 lead and be accountable for the operational coordination, procurement, contract management, recruitment and workforce
development functions for Youth Justice, including the design, governance and continuous improvement of essential service
delivery models across Youth Justice and priority projects.
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. Lead and manage staff responsible for operational coordination, procurement and administrative support, recruitment and

workforce development functions, including setting performance expectations, developing capability, managing performance
and fostering a professional, accountable and high-performing team culture.

2. Oversee the preparation and quality assurance of high-level briefings, reports and correspondence related to operational
coordination, procurement, contract management and project delivery matters for senior executives.

3. Manage an allocated portfolio of Youth Justice service provider contracts, including procurement planning, market engagement,
assessment processes, contract negotiation, execution, performance monitoring, and renewal or extension processes.

4. Provide strategic and operational guidance for program and project delivery, including advice on responses to emerging risks,
service delivery issues and cross-agency dependencies.

5. Contribute to divisional planning, assurance and improvement activities, including audit responses, reviews and reform
initiatives impacting Youth Justice.

Selection criteria
Essential
1.



Highly developed communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear, concise and authoritative advice, briefings, reports

and Ministerial correspondence, and to convey complex or technical information to diverse audiences in an accessible and
professional manner.

2. Demonstrated capacity to manage competing priorities, work under pressure and maintain professionalism, accuracy and sound
judgement in a rapid-paced, politically sensitive and reform-focused environment.

3. Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement in complex contract management, program oversight and operational
decision-making environments, including assessing risk, interpreting legislation and policy, and responding appropriately to
sensitive or high-risk issue.

4. Experience in the management of procurement, budgets and financial management, human resource management, business
planning, information management systems, corporate governance and continuous improvement processes within a reform-
focused environment.

5. Demonstrated experience managing, supporting and providing advice to operational team/s.
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualifications in procurement, contract management, public administration, business management or other related

discipline.
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).

📌 Manager Operational Coordination (Darwin)
🏢 Department Of Corrections
📍 Darwin