Job description
Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Custodial Operations
Job title General Manager – Correctional Centre Designation Executive Contract Officer 1
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for up to 4 years
Salary $233,112 Location Darwin
Position number 33253 RTF 349549 Closing 23/06/2026
Contact officer Kate Chambers, A/Deputy Commissioner on 0488 688 361 or [email protected]
About the agency https://corrections.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=349549
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 strategic leadership, direction and management of the related Correctional Centre including the related Work Camp, and
other allocated services within statutory, agency and budgetary requirements to ensure their effective operation.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide high-quality strategic direction, leadership and management of the Correctional Centre in line with the NTCS operating
philosophy, strategic plan, budget and a culturally sensitive environment.
2. Develop and implement strategies that support and enhance community safety through prisoner education, healthy lifestyle,
skills development, programs, employment and other options aimed at reducing reoffending.
3. Lead a team of senior staff in the development and implementation of the Correctional Centre business plan.
4. Establish and foster appropriate relationships with key corporate functions and community stakeholders, including Aboriginal
organisations, statutory and voluntary bodies, and local community groups.
5. Establish and promote a legislatively compliant custodial environment for staff, prisoners and service providers.
6. Establish and deliver systems and practices to record and report on statutory obligations and compliance of operational
performance, human resource management, and financial activities.
7. Provide support and operational leadership in the development and consultation of critical infrastructure works associated with
relevant elements of the Department's master infrastructure plan.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Proven strategic leadership skills in a multi-disciplinary custodial environment with the ability to develop and manage innovative
solutions to complex operational issues.
2. Senior level experience in the management of physical and dynamic security operations which provide for a safe work
environment, whilst maximising prisoner engagement in education, programs, employment and reintegration opportunities.
3. Demonstrated high level interpersonal skills with the ability to influence change and reform within an environment modelled
on continuous improvement and active staff and union engagement.
4. Proven ability to foster partnerships with a broad range of stakeholders to deliver services across the organisation while
maintaining positive internal relationships through appropriate consultative practices.
5. Demonstrated experience in managing significant financial and physical resources to build organisational capability and
accountable performance, whilst providing a secure, safe and culturally appropriate custodial service.
6. Demonstrated understanding and experience of working with Aboriginal Australians in a custodial and/or criminal justice
setting.
Desirable
1. Relevant tertiary qualification in Business or Human Services appropriate to the responsibilities of the Correctional Centre.
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.
