Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Community Corrections Management and

Administration

Job title Program Officer Bail Support Designation Administrative Officer 7

Job type Full Time Duration Ongoing

Salary $120,877 - $130,039 Location Darwin

Position number 44515 RTF 361120 Closing 23/11/2026

Contact Kathryn White, Senior Director Community Corrections Programs at [email protected] or 8985

8090

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=361120

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

Provide strategic oversight of Community Corrections’ programs and partnerships with stakeholders

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Design, develop, implement and manage community-based programs and partnerships which support Community

Corrections’ operations.
1. Be the central point of contact for all queries pertaining to Community Corrections programs, particularly bail support

services.
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Manage organisations funded through grants and identify and manage program risks to ensure project outcomes are

achieved within the required timeframes.
1. Develop and maintain effective consultative and collaborative relationships across a broad range of stakeholders.
2. Design, implement and manage quality control processes for community programs and partnerships, incorporating audits and

ensuring compliance with relevant operating procedures and legislative requirements.
1. Develop and maintain formal agreements such as memorandums of understanding and service level agreements with key

stakeholders to ensure a consistent, high standard of service is delivered to all shared clients.
1. Identify issues and trends emerging through program monitoring and evaluation and make recommendations to improve

performance and outcomes

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Knowledge of correctional services and contemporary service delivery models, trends and issues, nationally and

internationally in regard to community-based programs.
1. Effective communication and negotiation skills with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective networks and

team-oriented partnerships.
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Knowledge of project management and the ability to manage concurrent projects.
2. Demonstrated knowledge in monitoring, evaluating and auditing all performance measurable against funding agreements.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of grant and contract management practices, particularly in the areas of contract variation,

budget allocation, leasing and facilities management.
1. Demonstrated political awareness, sensitivity and high-level analytical skills with the ability to apply research to

developing solutions to operational matters and improving offender outcomes.
1. Effective problem-solving skills, well-developed systems thinking, analytical, research and interpretative skills to identify

emerging issues and work with stakeholders to develop practical, innovative solutions to multifaceted problems.
1. An ability to interact effectively with people from a diverse range of cultures.

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 of Corrections employees are subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

📌 Program Officer Bail Support (Darwin)
🏢 NT Government - Department of Corrections
📍 Darwin