Job description
Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Community Corrections
Job title Probation and Parole Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $99,519 - $110,953 Location Darwin
Position number 34453 RTF 348560 Closing 08/06/2026
Contact officer Graeme Banks on 08 8935 7532 or [email protected]
About the agency https://corrections.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=348560
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
With a high level of autonomy, provide pre and post sentencing advice and offender management to enable community supervision
with a focus on behaviour change and community safety.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. As a statutory officer, supervise a caseload of offenders including high risk offenders, complying with legislation and
Department policy and procedures, using a participative case management model.
2. Undertake complex risk assessments to identify criminogenic risks and needs and formulate a structured approach to offender
supervision in order to help reduce the risk of further offending.
3. Use research, investigation, analysis and writing skills to undertake comprehensive pre-sentence and pre-release assessments
to the courts, Parole Board and Commissioner Department of Corrections assessing suitability for supervision in the community
and making recommendations as to appropriate conditions and monitoring requirements.
4. Use a strengths-based approach and culturally appropriate tools and resources to deliver individualised case management which
motivates offenders to make pro-social choices and engender positive behaviour change.
5. Utilise contemporary tools such as electronic monitoring and COMMIT in individualised case management practice to monitor
and enforce conditions of supervision.
6. Identify and respond to non-compliance through timely investigation, gathering of evidence and preparation of breach reports
to the relevant authority, in accordance with departmental decision-making frameworks.
7. Review assessments, reports and plans developed by other Probation and Parole Officers and provide feedback as appropriate.
8. Deliver specially designed psycho-educational offence-related programs to offenders in a group or individual setting.
9. Travel to and work in regional and remote areas to attend circuit court, undertake offender supervision.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Certificate IV in Correctional Practice or recognised equivalent must be completed within the first 12 months of employment.
2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to provide accurate information, influence others, and prepare
professional written reports, often within tight time constraints.
3. Demonstrated experience in case management and statutory functions in a human services field and knowledge of
interventions to address challenging behaviours e.g. sexual and violent offending, substance abuse, mental health problems.
4. Demonstrated prioritisation and co-ordination skills with the ability to perform effectively under pressure, meet deadlines,
maintain confidentiality and deal with sensitive issues in an appropriate and professional manner.
5. Demonstrated understanding and application of legislation and policies and procedures.
6. Demonstrated administration skills and proficiency in the use of a variety of computer applications and databases for research,
record keeping and document production.
7. Demonstrated high level of proven initiative and self-motivation to work independently as well as part of a team.
8. Demonstrated understanding of and sensitivity to Aboriginal cultural issues with the ability to interact effectively with people
of diverse cultures.
Desirable
1. Completion of studies in a related field or currently studying in a related field (Criminal justice, counselling, sociology,
psychology, law or any other relevant studies).
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 of Corrections employees are subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
