Future Leaders Program - General Managers for NT Dept of Corrections
Hudson, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
This is an incredibly exciting time for visible, agile and high performing Corrective Services leaders to join the Northern Territory's Department of Corrections' Future Leaders Program as a General Manager in Custodial Operations. These vital leadership positions will continue the transformational journey of the Department and its expansion to strategically and operationally lead and manage correctional centres throughout the Northern Territory.
Responsibilities
* Provide strategic direction, leadership and management of the Correctional Centre in line with the NTCS operating philosophy, strategic plan, budget and a culturally sensitive environment.
* Develop and implement strategies that support and enhance community safety through prisoner education, healthy lifestyle, skills development, programs, employment and other options aimed at reducing reoffending.
* Lead a team of senior staff in the development and implementation of the Correctional Centre business plan.
* Establish and foster appropriate relationships with diverse corporate, government and community stakeholders.
* Establish and promote a legislatively compliant custodial environment for staff, prisoners and service providers.
* 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 here your proven strategic and operational leadership skills in a multi‑disciplinary custodial environment with the ability to develop and manage innovative solutions to complex operational issues. You will possess 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. You will be a people focused leader who seeks active staff and union engagement, whilst driving accountability and performance. You will further enhance broad and diverse stakeholder partnerships and provide a secure, safe and culturally appropriate custodial service.
As a General Manager, you will model and embody the Department of Corrections values – professional excellence, integrity and courage, respect and commitment, and accountability.
Living in the Northern Territory
The Territory is a geographically stunning, diverse, multicultural and charming place to call home, with plenty to see, do and experience. You can create a rich lifestyle full of everything and all the infrastructure other capital cities offer but with the added benefits of affordability, shorter commutes and balance. Warm and friendly people, a relaxed vibe and the time to do more of the things you love – now is the time to consider a move to Australia's top end to stretch and further develop your corrective services career.
More Information – Supporting Documents
* Future Leaders Program – General Manager Correctional Centre opportunities and supporting documents.
Contact
Rebecca Bauer, Principal Consultant, Hudson Brisbane – or .
How to Apply
* General Manager – Correctional Centre (Job #48676). Apply by midnight Wednesday 14 January 2026 via NTG Jobs.
* General Manager – Territory Wide Operations (Job #48808). Apply by midnight Wednesday 14 January 2026 via NTG Jobs.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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. Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE website.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Hudson
Hudson is committed to helping you find a workplace where you feel respected, supported, and free to thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences – because when different voices come together, amazing things happen.
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