Job description
Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Community Corrections Management and Administration
Job title Project and Policy Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full Time Duration Ongoing
Salary $102,505 – $114,282 Location Darwin
Position number 3390 RTF 361155 Closing 23/11/2026
Contact Leah Anae, Manager Professional Development and Standards at [email protected]
About the agency https://corrections.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=361155
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE 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
Contribute to contemporary practice and policy in Community Corrections through, the conduct of reviews, amendments to policy and
procedures, provision of timely and efficient project management and implementation of related projects.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Review and amend existing practices, operational procedures, and guidelines to ensure they are current, complete, and meet

operational needs.
2. Develop innovative, forward-thinking solutions to all aspects of Community Corrections business.
3. Oversee project development, implementation and review including prepare reports, policy documents, correspondence, and submissions

associated with strategic projects, evaluations, and research.
4.



Coordinate the implementation of continuous improvement across Community Corrections.
5. Other duties as required, including research.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated experience in project management and policy development.
2. Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects and achieving required objectives.
3. Demonstrated experience in the use of a range of computer software such as Excel, SharePoint, Microsoft Word VBA

development/document automation and Microsoft suite in general.
4. Demonstrated ability to apply problem solving and lateral thinking skills to evaluate, develop and implement innovative solutions in

the context of government and/or a large statutory organisation.
5. Demonstrated ability to research and critique policy and programs, including development of risk management plans and mitigation

strategies.
6. Highly developed communication, collaboration, and analytical skills, including solid written and oral communication capabilities.
7. Demonstrated experience working effectively in a cross-cultural environment.
8. Possess initiative and self-motivation, with the ability to work independently, perform effectively under pressure, meet deadlines, and

maintain confidentiality.
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 prior to commencement of employment. An adverse criminal
history will not necessarily exclude an applicant from this position. All Department of Corrections employees are subject to random drug
and alcohol testing.

📌 Project and Policy Officer (Darwin)
🏢 Department Of Corrections
📍 Darwin