Job description
Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Targeted Intervention,
Rehabilitation and Reintegration
Job title Project Implementation Lead Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 07/12/2027
Salary $136,380 - $152,357 Location Darwin
Position number 79260169 RTF 354462 Closing 01/09/2026
Contact officer Tamara Bryers, Director Reintegration & Support Services on 08 8935 7589 or [email protected]
About the agency https://corrections.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=354462
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.
Primary objective
Provide strategic leadership in the implementation of the newly developed Rehabilitation and Reintegration Framework by
overseeing project planning, coordination, and execution. The role is responsible for guiding a multidisciplinary team to ensure timely
delivery of project milestones, alignment with departmental priorities, and effective stakeholder engagement.
Context statement
The Rehabilitation and Reintegration Framework provides a strategic, evidence-informed approach to reducing recidivism and
supporting successful transitions from custody to community. It aligns with the NT Department of Corrections Strategic Plan
2024–2028 and prioritises evidenced-based rehabilitation and culturally informed programs.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Develop project and implementation plans as outlined in the Rehabilitation and Reintegration Framework and Implementation
Strategy and organise, monitor and track any work and tasks to deliver on these projects.
2. Develop and monitor business plans and contracts as directed completed in accordance with Northern Territory Government
Procurement Framework.
3. Engage with key internal and external stakeholders to drive the implementation of the Framework forward and ensure objectives
and timelines are clearly understood and adhered to.
4. Provide as requested, high level written reports, other documents and correspondence to senior executives and the Minister.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Recent strong proven project management skills with the ability to develop, implement, coordinate, monitor and report, project
plans, controls and associated project governance structures.
2. Demonstrated project team leadership, management, negotiation and change management skills of complex socially and
politically sensitive projects or programs.
3. High level written and oral communications skills including an ability to engage and influence with a diverse audience of internal
and external stakeholders and prepare a range of correspondence, including reports, briefs and comms, to communicate issues
and change messaging succinctly and effectively.
4. Demonstrated ability to develop and manage contracts within Northern Territory Government Procurement Framework or
similar.
5. Ability to lead and manage a small project team including supervision and human resource management.
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualifications in Project Management or related field.
2. Knowledge and understanding rehabilitation and reintegration in custodial settings.
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 employees are subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
