Job description
Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Youth Detention Support Services
Job title Team Leader Designation Administrative Officer 7
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $117,356 - $126,251 Location Darwin
Position number 3351 RTF 352819 Closing 24/08/2026
Contact officer Alan Houweling on 08 8922 0407 or [email protected]
About the agency https://corrections.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=352819
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity
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
Lead and supervise a team of staff responsible for the delivery of case coordination, therapeutic and trauma informed programs,
interventions and throughcare or targeted cultural support services, to support young people in detention and enhance their successful
re-integration into the community post release. Develop a culture of practice excellence through ongoing quality improvement activities
and carry a small caseload when required.
Context statement
Youth Detention Support Services (YDSS), located in the Holtze Youth Detention Centre (HYDC), is responsible for the development and
delivery of many of the programs and support services that are essential to reduce recidivism and support reintegration.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Maintain comprehensive and accurate care related records and familiarity with the various information and records management
systems likely to be used in the context of the activities being undertaken in the job.
2. Embed culturally safe and culturally responsive practice in service delivery by working collaboratively with young people, families,
Aboriginal staff, community representatives and key stakeholders to build capability, strengthen engagement and support improved
outcomes.
3. Apply knowledge of Aboriginal culture, family and community structures, and contemporary issues affecting Aboriginal young people
in the Northern Territory youth detention system to inform culturally responsive assessment, planning, service delivery and
reintegration support.
4. Apply relevant legislation, policy frameworks and best practice to support lawful, ethical and accountable service delivery, including
requirements relating to youth justice, child protection, domestic, family and sexual violence prevention, NT Public Sector employment
and procurement.
5. Build and maintain productive working relationships by applying contemporary relationship management, conflict resolution,
negotiation, problem solving and resource management techniques to resolve issues, manage competing priorities and achieve agreed
outcomes.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Highly developed, culturally appropriate and respectful oral and written skills demonstrated by the ability to apply culturally sensitive
communication in all dealings with for people from Aboriginal and other culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
2. High level interpersonal skills demonstrated by track record of successfully using these to develop enduring professional networks and
partnerships to enhance cross-sector collaboration; work constructively within culturally diverse settings; consult, advise, influence
and engage a diverse range of stakeholders using a variety of tools; negotiate outcomes; and apply tack, sensitivity, and diplomacy
when resolving conflict.
3. Advanced skills, expertise and knowledge and understanding of contemporary case work and practice models and methods to
undertake assessments and develop complex formulations, behavioural support strategies and treatment plans; and make judgements
on complex and sensitive issues.
4. Demonstrated effective writing skills to produce high quality assessments, throughcare plans and case management and / or care
coordination records, court reports, departmental reports, and other quality documents relevant to role.
5. Demonstrated well developed analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify solutions to complex, sensitive or time
critical issues, reinforced by the ability to be decisive and flexible while maintaining impartiality, objectivity and professionalism.
6. Demonstrated leadership abilities to provide effective direct line-supervision, supportive, educative and administrative coaching and
mentorship, and professional development opportunities to staff within a complex service delivery environment.
Desirable
1. Degree in Social Work, or Psychology, or other related discipline.
Further information
Additional inclusions may include further information that is relevant to the vacancy; for example, criminal history checks, flexibility in
starting dates, requirements for travel, etc.
Approved: July 2026 Renae Scown, Director YJ Programs
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