Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Targeted Intervention

Job title Program Facilitator Designation Administrative Officer 5

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $93,674 - $98,332 Location Darwin

Position number 26986 RTF 360601 Closing 19/11/2026

Contact officer Jules Ngahere, Manager Targeted Intervention on 08 892 87334 or [email protected]

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=360601

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 The Program Facilitators deliver psychoeducational programs to offenders in NT Correctional Centres and undertake administrative processes required for efficient program delivery.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Facilitate, the delivery of psychoeducational programs to assist with the rehabilitation of prisoners. Co-facilitate the delivery of

psychoeducational related programs.
1. Reviews prisoner files to ascertain program needs to input into the development of offenders Sentence/Offender Management Plans.
2. Interview offenders and review offender information to determine motivation for participation in psychoeducational intervention.
3. Record and maintain accurate, legible and proficient case notes, attendance records and statistics in a timely manner.
4. Respond to relevant prisoner requests, in liaison with the Manager and other staff as required.
5. Facilitate referrals to internal programs where required.
6.



Be an active member of a team and participate in ongoing development and supervision.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Sound knowledge, understanding and proven ability to deliver group programs to adults.
2. Sound organisational skills and administrative experience including a proven ability to concurrently co-ordinate a range of tasks,

determine work priorities, meet stringent deadlines and work under pressure.
1. A high level of computing skills with proficiency in a range of relevant computer applications or the ability to acquire such knowledge.
2. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and in a culturally appropriate manner with Aboriginal people and people from

diverse backgrounds.
1. Proven ability to work as a member of a team, willingness to participate in supervision and ongoing development, and the capability

and/or personal qualities suitable to work in a custodial/correctional workplace.
1. High level of self-management and motivation, including the ability to work with minimum supervision, use initiative and display sound

work ethic.
1. Demonstrated capacity to work effectively in a busy work environment and across a broad range of administrative functions, including

the ability to manage sensitive and highly confidential information.

Desirable

1. Completed or currently undertaking relevant tertiary qualifications (e.g. Community Services, Social Work, Community Development,

Psychology/Criminology).
1. Demonstrated sound understanding of, or experience working within, the criminal justice system.

Further information 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 employees are subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

📌 Program Facilitator (Darwin)
🏢 NT Government - Department of Corrections
📍 Darwin