Job description
Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Community Corrections
Job title Community Work Supervisor Designation Technical 5
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $101,083 - $110,043 Location Katherine
Position number 50421 RTF Closing 08/02/2026
Contact officer James Hammonds on or
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APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
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
The position will be responsible for the management, scheduling and oversight of community work projects which require broad
knowledge and experience in the construction industry; the position works in a statutory environment providing onsite supervision
of primarily Aboriginal offenders incorporating skills development and accountability for work health and safety.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Assess proposed construction and maintenance related projects to determine the range of work required and the capacity of
community work crews to undertake the project.
2. Manage community work projects including plan, supervise and schedule works, timely purchase and maintenance of
equipment and timely supply of materials.
1. Supervise, motivate, provide direction, and gain participation of work crews, including those from Aboriginal and culturally
diverse backgrounds, who are subject to community work orders in both urban and remote settings whilst on site and during
transportation to and from work site.
1. Provide on-site training, workplace induction, and technical instruction for offenders.
2. Ensure that each offender is allocated a suitable task and with appropriate direction and instructions performs the duties
satisfactorily, monitoring standards of work completed, and solving problems as they arise.
6. Maintain accurate offender time sheets, attendance records, monitoring and reporting on offender performance and
behaviour, attendance, and completion, and use motivational techniques to support the offender through their order.
7. Establish and maintain an effective working partnership with a range of government and non-government stakeholders.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Building trade or qualification or equivalent experience directly related to the position.
2. Substantial post trade experience in building construction and/or repairs and maintenance; including scheduling work,
purchasing supplies, interpretation of plans and scope of works and preparation of quotes.
1. Sound knowledge of Australian and NT building codes and standards and relevant legislation.
2. Experience in the supervision and training of unskilled labour for building and construction projects, including knowledge of
supervisory techniques and providing clear directions and feedback on performance.
1. Ability to teach people to use hand and power tools, lawn mowers and brush cutters and perform allocated tasks to a
satisfactory standard.
6. A demonstrated understanding of and sensitivity to Aboriginal cultural issues with the ability to interact effectively with people
of diverse cultures.
1. Oral and written communication at a high level with a wide audience range.
2. Experience in the use of computer applications in a business setting.
3. Current drivers licence for a light rigid vehicle and to tow a trailer.
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.