Job description
Agency Department of Corrections Work unit NT Correctional Services – Industries
Job title Senior Industry Officer – Furniture Designation Senior Industry Officer
Job type Full Time Duration Ongoing
Salary $87,323 - $91,332 Location Darwin
Position number 50426 RTF 360520 Closing 15/11/2026
Contact Jason Webster, [email protected], 08 89287 669
About the agency https://corrections.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=360520

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 a Senior Industries Officer, assist with the development of Prisoners in a modern, progressive and efficient industry, assisting with the
day-to-day operations within a custodial institution that meets industry standards for prisoners enrolled in Vocational Education and
Training (VET) in the pursuit of real employment opportunities.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Assist the Chief Industry Officer of Furniture, in the operation of the Furniture industry,



particularly in the control, supervision and

training of prisoners employed in the Furniture area.
2. Ensure high standards of customer service, production and quality control are met. Have the ability to adapt flexibility to changing

work priorities.
3. Be responsible for the effective and effective utilisation of resources and maintain financial records on expenditure, revenue and

workflows.
4. Produce concise, accurate and timely reports to management as required.
5. Ensure Equal Opportunity, Anti-Discrimination and Occupational Health and Safety principles and standards are promoted and

supported.
6. Lead prisoner’s development by administering vocational training in relevant Industries.
7. Be responsible for the maintenance of security including providing assistance in custodial operations within the Correctional Centre.
8. Ability to perform all custodial functions as directed.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Certificate III in a relevant trade qualification in Carpentry or Cabinet making/ Joinery
2. Certificate III in Correctional Practice or ability to successfully complete within 12 months.
3.



Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or ability to successfully complete within 12 months.
4. Excellent interpersonal skills and well-developed leadership skills with the ability to interact positively and effectively with people of

diverse cultures and experience in working with the special needs of Aboriginal prisoners
5. Demonstrated experience of the health and safety standards that apply to Cabinet making/ Joinery activities.
6. Demonstrated achievements in meeting immediate and long-term priorities
7. Demonstrated experience in managing complex situations and resolving conflict.
8. Ability to maintain records and good report writing skills.
9. A current driver’s license and ability to obtain NT driver’s license before commencement.

Desirable
1. Comprehensive knowledge of legislation relevant to Correctional Services.

Further information
DoC 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. Effective 1st July 2015 all DoC
employees may be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

📌 Senior Industry Officer – Furniture (Darwin)
🏢 Department Of Corrections
📍 Darwin