Job description
Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Community Corrections
Job title Compliance Officer Designation Administrative Officer 4
Job type Casual ($48.96 per hour) Duration Fixed for 2 years
Salary $75,091 - $85,611 Location Alice Springs
Position number 79250235 RTF 336090 Closing 01/12/2025
Contact officer Fiavaai Fou on 08 8951 5631 or fiavaai.fou@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://corrections.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=336090
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
To deliver the day-to-day compliance checks on non-custodial offenders who are subject to a range of sentences including conditions of
Intensive Community Correction Orders such as home detention, Administrative Home Detention, Parole and also Permits issued by the
CEO of the Department of Corrections part of which will include the use of electronic monitoring equipment.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Undertake a surveillance assessment of the proposed place of residence of individuals being placed on Orders by the Court to
assess suitability; and undertake assessment for court and recommend suitability for monitoring under bail orders.
2. Conduct appropriate electronic surveillance and other compliance checks of non-custodial offenders including at their place of
residence, work, education and elsewhere on a random basis as directed.
3. Advise offenders of the condition of their orders, electronic monitoring and curfew requirements, and the consequences of non-
compliance with conditions and instructions.
4. Undertake and complete installation and retrieval of electronic monitoring equipment including cleaning and maintenance, testing and
reporting faults or repairs to the Team Leader for timely action.
5. Administer and supervise tests for alcohol and other drug (e.g. breath and urine) in accordance with agency policy and at the direction
of Probation and Parole Officers.
6. Report any failures or suspected failures of compliance and take action as directed including drafting breach orders.
7. Keep records, capture information on IT systems, prepare reports, collateral checks and other documentation relevant to the
management of community-based offenders and attend court to give evidence as required.
8. Under appropriate supervision, monitor and manage a caseload of low-risk offenders in accordance with the requirements of legislation
and the Department of Corrections policy and procedures.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Sound written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and prepare and provide
written documentation.
2. Proven ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures and in particular actively engage with Aboriginal people,
communities and various government agencies.
3. Proven ability to work independently, as part of a team, meet deadlines and work flexible schedule with minimal supervision.
4. An understanding of the technologies relevant to electronic monitoring and the ability to use IT systems, acquire and keep up to date
with technological changes relating to electronic monitoring or ability to gain in a timely manner.
Desirable
1. Previous experience working within Community Corrections, criminal justice or related fields, or knowledge of the Northern Territory
criminal justice system, and the role of Department of Corrections within that system.
Further information
Working daytime hours only.
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. 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.