Job description
Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Community Corrections
Job title Senior Training Officer Designation Administrative Officer 7
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $113,938 - $122,574 Location Alice Springs, Darwin
Position number 46156 RTF Closing 24/08/2025
Contact officer Deirdra Fitzgerald on or
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TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
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. Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special
Measures plans, go to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
Manage the development, implementation, delivery, assessment and review of the training program for the effective
implementation and advancement of current programs and new initiatives in Community Corrections across the NT.
Context statement
The position holder is responsible for training and capacity building Compliance Officers, Probation and Parole Officers and Team
Leaders in key aspects of their statutory roles, including case management of offenders and preparation of court assessments and
parole reports.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Develop and implement a training program that addresses training and development needs for the effective implementation
and advancement of new initiatives and core business delivery using cost effective models.
2. Ensure the training program addresses both current and future training and development needs of Community Corrections staff
covering complex case management and statutory obligations such as writing assessments for Court and the Parole Board.
3. Identify on-going training needs, deliver training and/or co-ordinate internal and external training providers and staff as required
to ensure that training meets the needs of participants to build an effective and skilled workforce.
4. Develop partnerships with key stakeholders including Department of Corrections Registered Training Organisation to ensure
the training development and delivery meets appropriate standards and qualifications.
5. Target capacity building to support career progression within this specialised work environment.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent qualification.
2. Demonstrated experience in the development, preparation, delivery, assessment and review of accredited training packages
that promote effective competency development.
3. Demonstrated high level interpersonal and oral and written communication skills with the ability to develop partnerships with
a range of stakeholders to facilitate effective program development and delivery.
4. Experience in conducting research, analysis and reporting to meet identified training needs identification and monitoring
including ability to develop technical competencies, identify skills gaps, develop training to address identified needs, collate
training information and evaluate ongoing effectiveness.
1. Proven ability to design and deliver specialised core and noncore training programs for group or one on one delivery to meet
legislative requirements and practice decisions.
1. Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively within a team to achieve high level results and meet deadlines
within tight time constraints.
1. Demonstrated knowledge of legislation, policies and procedures governing Community Corrections. Proven ability to engage,
coach, mentor and motivate change amongst staff.
Desirable
1. Previous experience and/or knowledge of a correctional services/community corrections environment
Further information
Successful applicant must hold a manual Northern Territory Driver's Licence and may be required to travel within regional and
remote communities and camp out when required. Travel may be by means of road and air, including on outback roads in four-
wheel drives, light aircraft and boats. A willingness to work flexible hours will also be required. 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.