Job description
Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Community Corrections Management and
Administration
Job title Training Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $99,519 - $110,953 Location Darwin
Position number 25619 RTF 353620 Closing 26/08/2026
Contact officer Rachel McCallum on 08 8951 5612 or [email protected]
About the agency https://corrections.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=353620
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
Assist in providing expert advice and the development, implementation, delivery, and assessment of accredited training packages to
Community Corrections staff including Probation and Parole Officers, to ensure that the training is part of a planned program designed to
meet current and future needs.
Context statement
The position holder is responsible for training and capacity building Compliance Officers, Probation and Parole Officers and Team Leaders
in key aspects of their statutory roles, including case management of offenders and preparation of court assessments and parole reports.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Assist to develop and implement a training strategy that addresses both current and future training and development needs of
Community Corrections staff.
2. Identify skills gaps and develop a planned approach to targeted capacity building to support career progression within this specialised
statutory work environment;
3. Design, delivery and review of core and non-core accredited and non-accredited training programs specific to Community Corrections,
including offender management, risk assessment and report writing to staff in groups or 1-on-1; and assess units of competency
towards the Certificate IV in Correctional Practice.
4. Identify on-going training needs and co-ordinate external training providers as required;
5. Develop partnerships with key stakeholders and ensure that the training, development and delivery meets appropriate standards and
qualifications;
6. Provide training, mentoring and support to Community Probation and Parole Officers, in urban and remote locations. Undertake regular
travel to regional offices to deliver training and assess workplace evidence.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent qualification.
2. Must have ability to train in case management of complex cases, including experience of writing, vetting and assessing reports for a
variety of audiences including sentencing authorities.
3. Demonstrated experience in the development, preparation, delivery and assessment of accredited training programs to ensure staff,
such as Probation and Parole Officers, are competent in their roles.
4. Demonstrated high level interpersonal and oral and written communication skills through training and coaching staff in classroom,
office, and community settings.
5. Proven ability to develop positive relationships and communicate and interact effectively with a range of stakeholders including people
from different cultures including members of traditional Aboriginal communities, and various government and non-government
agencies.
6. Demonstrated knowledge of legislation, policies and procedures governing Community Corrections.
Desirable
1. Previous experience and/or knowledge of the operations and procedures of Department of Corrections, specifically Community
Corrections.
Further information
Successful applicant must hold a manual Northern Territory Driver’s Licence and may be required to travel within regional and remote
communities and camp out when required. Travel may be by means of road and air, including on outback roads in four-wheel drives, light
aircraft and boats. A willingness to work flexible hours will also be required. 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 of Corrections employees are subject to random drug and
alcohol testing.
