Job description
Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Holtze Youth Detention Centre -Youth
Justice
Job title Deputy Superintendent Security and Risk Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1
Job type Fulltime Duration Ongoing
Salary $132,408 - $147,919 Location Darwin
Position number 18350 RTF 350050 Closing 25/06/2026
Contact Officer Adam Neep, Superintendent on 088922 0406 or [email protected]
About the agency https://corrections.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=350050
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
Provide high level leadership, advice and recommendations to the Superintendent to direct the Centre’s security activities,
contribute to informed decision making, drive continuous improvements and enhance long-term planning. Coordinate and oversee
external transfer and escort activities, be responsible for the development, implementation, review and updating of the Centre’s
security and risk management practices and policies, and manage the Centre’s infrastructure including repairs and maintenance,
minor new works and the security of contractors.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide timely and high quality evidence based strategic and operational advice information and reports to the Superintendent
and / or DSI’s
2. Develop, implement and oversee processes and logistics required to ensure the safe and secure management and movement
of detainees outside the Centre
3. Lead the planning, implementation and management of the Detention Centre’s security services to effectively manage risk
across all aspects of the Centre’s operations and ensure seamless security services are provided throughout the Centre.
4. Assist the Superintendent manage the Centre’s infrastructure to ensure asset usage is compliant with operating standards and
policy
5. Provide positive day to day / operational leadership, support and mentoring to staff under the control of the position through
the timely allocation of tasks and the provision of timely feedback and support, to ensure that staff perform their roles
efficiently and effectively.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Previous experience operating at a senior level providing targeted strategic and operational advice and recommendations to
senior management and subordinates.
2. Previous recent experience operating and applying a risk management framework and in developing and administering risk
management plans in collaboration with key stakeholders, preferably gained in a youth detention or similar environment.
3. Significant experience successfully scheduling, planning and delivering minor works and maintenance programs, preferably
gained working in a highly regulated or detention centre environment.
4. Demonstrated experience developing collaboratively stakeholder relationships and working successfully with contractors and
service providers.
5. Significant experience in incident management and investigation, and operational security management and the oversight of
security systems.
6. Demonstrated experience liaising, negotiating and working successfully across government and / or non - government
agencies.
7. Experience managing a high-volume workload within tight deadlines across several stakeholder groups.
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualifications in criminal justice, security management and / or building, facilities management
2. Australasian Inter-service Incident Management System (AIIMS) Level 2 minimum
Further information
Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire. Successful applicant/s will be required to hold
a current Working with Children Clearance and Criminal History Check confirmed by name check. A criminal history will not
necessarily exclude an applicant from this position. Willingness to travel to regional and/or remote centres.
