Job description
Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Community Corrections
Job title Community Programs and Reform Designation Administrative Officer 7
Officer
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $117,356 - $126,251 Location Darwin
Position number 48121 RTF Closing 18/03/2026
Contact officer Leah Anae on or
About the agency Apply online 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
Develop, coordinate, review and support project, policy and alignment to outcomes through evaluation practices of the
Programs and Reform team with Community Corrections.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide effective project management for the Sentencing and other Legislative Reform and initiatives, including the
development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
2. Lead the development, implementation, maintenance, review and publishing of policy documents associated with reform
projects, ensuring a high level of accuracy, with a strong focus on attention to detail
3. Manage information and the timely production of high quality internal and external project proposals, reports, briefs and
communications
4. Oversee the research and preparation of memoranda, reports, briefing notes, policy documents, and correspondence
including ministerial correspondence, legislative briefings and submissions for the Department.
5. Developing and delivering training and information sessions to internal and external stakeholders
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated experience and knowledge of Community Corrections operations, or ability to gain sector specific
knowledge quickly.
2. Demonstrated project management skills including planning, implementation, compliance monitoring and reporting
practices to meet project milestones, time and quality targets.
3. Proven high-level organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure, exercise initiative, complete tasks in a timely
manner and work in a team environment with minimal supervision.
4. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the development, implementation, maintenance, review and publishing of
policy documents ensuring a high level of accuracy and with a strong focus on attention to detail.
5. Demonstrated high-level interpersonal oral and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare high level
correspondence and with ability to interact effectively with people of various professional levels.
6. Demonstrated flexibility to manage projects and tasks effectively, while often navigating work practice changes and
shifting priorities and working under pressure to meet deadlines.
Desirable
1. Qualification in law, social sciences, public policy, project management or a related field.
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 s employees are subject to random drug and alcohol
testing.