Job description
Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Custodial Operations – Industries
Job title Senior Industry Officer – Canteen Designation Senior Industries Officer
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $87,323 - $91,332 Location Alice Springs
Position number 34091 RTF 352455 Closing 28/07/2026
Contact officer Stephen Rosier at [email protected]
About the agency https://corrections.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=352455
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) in the pursuit of real employment opportunities.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Assist the Principal Industries Officer, in the control, supervision and training of prisoners employed in the services area.
2. Ensure high standards of customer service, production and quality control and closely monitor supply deadlines for all
contracts and one-off orders.
3. Be responsible for the efficient and effective utilisation of resources and maintain financial records on expenditure,
revenue and workflows.
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.
6. Lead prisoner’s development by administering vocational training in the warehouse operations.
7. Be responsible for the maintenance of security including providing assistance in custodial operations within the
Correctional Centre.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Certificate III in a relevant trade qualification for warehouse operations (refer to the NTCS Industries Officer
Qualifications Guide).
2. Certificate III in Correctional Practice and Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or ability to successfully complete
within 12 months.
3. Demonstrated experience of the health and safety standards that apply to the Facilities services activities.
4. Demonstrated achievements in meeting immediate and long-term priorities.
5. Demonstrated experience in managing crisis situations and resolving conflict.
6. Ability to maintain records and good report writing skills.
7. A current driver’s license.
8. A demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with Indigenous people including a knowledge and understanding of
the special needs of Aboriginal prisoners.
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.
