Job description
Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Community Corrections
Job title Probation and Parole Officer Designation Administrative Officer 5
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $90,946 – $95,468 Location Wadeye-Port Keats
Position number 31876 RTF 352598 Closing 06/09/2026
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=352598
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 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 NTCS 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. 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, sometimes within tight time constraints.
3. Working knowledge of case management and knowledge of interventions to address challenging behaviours e.g. 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. Ability to understand and apply legislation in the workplace, including the ability to follow 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. 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.
Approved: 04 April 2025 Louise Ogden A/Assistant Commissioner Community Corrections
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