General Manager Territory Wide Operations - NT Dept of Corrections
General Manager Territory Wide Operations
We are looking for a visible, agile and high performing Corrective Services leader to join the Northern Territory’s Department of Corrections. This vital leadership position will continue the transformational journey of the Department and its expansion to provide strategic leadership, direction and management, ensuring the delivery of a standardized and consistent Territory-wide prison system.
The Organisation – Northern Territory Correctional Services (NTCS)
As one of only three stand-alone state government departments for Corrective Services nationally and one undergoing reform, you will join an evolving and innovative department that enjoys focus and attention across government, with funding and infrastructure growth. The highly connected and cross jurisdictionally respected Senior Leadership Team is committed to cultural and operational reform, empowering Custodial Operations and General Managers to drive transformation into a contemporary prison model.
Help shape prison operations for the future, do things differently in this dynamic environment and together, create real value for the Northern Territory and its community.
The Opportunity – General Manager Territory Wide Operations
This role focuses on security, incident management and reporting, emergency response management, specialist operational training, advice and proactive risk management. Your leadership will drive results across NTCS, the workforce, prisoners, families and the community.
As General Manager you will
* Provide high-quality strategic direction, leadership and management of the Territory-wide operations team in line with the NTCS operating philosophy, strategic plan, budget and a culturally sensitive environment.
* Lead the provision of specialist advice on operational matters relating to correctional practice across the Territory-wide community corrections and prison system, including oversight of associated risks and management of controls, in relation to major incidents, disturbances and security breaches.
* Collaborate with General Managers, Regional Directors and Area Managers to promote and implement best practice in Territory-wide operations.
* Consult with a range of other key internal and external personnel, including Deputy Commissioners and Assistant Commissioners, in relation to operational issues.
* Establish and deliver systems and practices to record and report on statutory obligations and compliance of operational performance, human resource management, and financial activities.
* Provide support and operational leadership in the development and consultation of critical infrastructure works associated with relevant elements of the Department's master infrastructure plan.
Your Experience
Transfer your proven strategic leadership skills in a multi-disciplinary custodial environment with the ability to develop and manage innovative solutions to complex operational issues. You will possess senior-level experience in the management of physical and dynamic security operations that provide a safe workplace while maximizing prisoner engagement in education, programs, employment and reintegration opportunities. You will also have demonstrated experience managing significant financial and physical resources, practice innovation and a history of influencing change and reform to deliver continuous improvement and capability building. Critical to success will be your history of fostering partnerships across broad-ranging stakeholders (both internal and external) so services are delivered organisation-wide.
As a General Manager working across Adult Operations and engaging with people, you will model and embody the Department of Corrections values – professional excellence, integrity and courage, respect and commitment, and accountability.
More Information – Supporting Documents
For further information about the outstanding General Manager Territory Wide Operations opportunity and for the candidate information pack, follow the link: https://au.hudson.com/general-manager-territory-wide-operations-nt-dept-of-corrections/.
How to Apply
All applications (updated CV and a cover letter specific to each opportunity outlining your custodial leadership suitability) must be submitted by midnight Sunday 1 February 2026 via NTG Jobs (via the links below).
* General Manager Territory Wide Operations (Job #48808) – https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=340291
* General Manager – Correctional Centre (Job #48676) – https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=340179
The Northern Territory Public Service
The Northern Territory Public Service values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.
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