Job description
Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Alice Springs Correctional Centre
Job title Senior Industries Officer – Maintenance Designation Senior Industries Officer
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $87,323 - $91,332 Location Alice Springs
Position number 14306 RTF 354974 Closing 06/09/2026
Contact Officer Stephen Rosier on [email protected]
About the agency https://justice.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=354974
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
As a Senior Industries Officer, assist with the development of Prisoners in a modern, progressive and efficient industry,
assisting with the day-to-day operations within a custodial institution that meets industry standards for prisoners enrolled
in Vocational Education and Training (VET) that provides real employment, development opportunities.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Assist in the operation of a custodial institution, with respect to the supervision, control and training of prisoners
engaged in industrial and other related activities.
2. Supervise and provide leadership to subordinate staff directly involved in industrial activities.
3. Ensure efficient and effective utilisation of institutional resources and maintain prison records.
4. Produce concise, accurate and timely reports to management as required.
5. Ensure Equal Opportunity, Anti-Discrimination and Occupational Health and Safety principles and standards are
promoted and supported.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Certificate III Construction/Boilermaker/Sheet Metal/Engineering/Carpentry/Cabinetmaker (refer to the NTCS
Industries Officer Qualification Guide) Certificate III in Correctional Practice and Certificate IV in Training and
Assessment or ability to successfully complete within 12 months.
2. Experience in or considerable knowledge of prison operations and have considerable experience in all aspects of building
maintenance industry.
3. Proven management and organisational ability, including successful team leadership with the ability to supervise,
motivate and train prisoners.
4. Proven commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Anti-Discrimination and Work Health and Safety
principles.
5. A demonstrated ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures and an understanding of special needs to
Aboriginal and other ethnic prisoners.
6. Current NT drivers Licence.
Desirable
1. Comprehensive knowledge of legislation relevant to Correctional Services.
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 NT Correctional Services employees are subject to random drug and alcohol
testing.
