Job description
Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Targeted Intervention - Rehabilitation and
Reintegration
Job title Program Facilitator Designation Administrative Officer 5
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $90,946 - $95,468 Location Alice Springs
Position number 14577 RTF 352428 Closing 03/08/2026
Contact officer Julie Ngahere, Manager Targeted Intervention at [email protected]
About the agency https://corrections.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=352428
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
The Program Facilitators deliver psychoeducational programs to offenders in NT Correctional Centres and undertake administrative
processes required for efficient program delivery.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Facilitate, the delivery of psychoeducational programs to assist with the rehabilitation of prisoners. Co-facilitate the delivery
of psychoeducational related programs.
2. Reviews prisoner files to ascertain program needs to input into the development of offenders Sentence/Offender Management
Plans.
3. Interview offenders and review offender information to determine motivation for participation in psychoeducational
intervention.
4. Record and maintain accurate, legible and proficient case notes, attendance records and statistics in a timely manner.
5. Respond to relevant prisoner requests, in liaison with the Manager and other staff as required.
6. Facilitate referrals to internal programs where required.
7. Be an active member of a team and participate in ongoing development and supervision.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Sound knowledge, understanding and proven ability to deliver group programs to adults.
2. Sound organisational skills and administrative experience including a proven ability to concurrently co-ordinate a range of
tasks, determine work priorities, meet stringent deadlines and work under pressure.
3. A high level of computing skills with proficiency in a range of relevant computer applications or the ability to acquire such
knowledge.
4. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and in a culturally appropriate manner with Aboriginal people and people
from diverse backgrounds.
5. Proven ability to work as a member of a team, willingness to participate in supervision and ongoing development, and the
capability and/or personal qualities suitable to work in a custodial/correctional environment.
6. High level of self-management and motivation, including the ability to work with minimum supervision, use initiative and
display sound work ethic.
7. Demonstrated capacity to work effectively in a busy work environment and across a broad range of administrative functions,
including the ability to manage sensitive and highly confidential information.
Desirable
1. Completed or currently undertaking relevant tertiary qualifications (e.g. Community Services, Social Work, Community
Development, Psychology/Criminology).
2. Demonstrated sound understanding of, or experience working within, the criminal justice system.
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.
