Administrative Officer 5 - Remuneration Package Range $103,950 - $109,033 (including salary $86,297 - $90,687)
Administrative Officer 6 – (Remuneration Package Range $113,586 - $126,438 (including salary $94,620 $105,609)
Community Corrections
Borroloola
One ongoing vacancy is available

Selection will be made at the AO5 or AO6 level depending on the qualifications and/or experience of the successful applicant.

Choose a career that changes futures – Yours and others.

Competitive salary package with housing provided and relocation assistance options available.

Make a difference in the community.

We have an amazing opportunity for you to live and work in the Northern Territory as a Probation and Parole Officer in Borroloola.

The Department of Corrections performs an essential role in our community and the criminal justice system. Our work is complex, and we often work under difficult circumstances, but the job is rewarding.

Community Corrections services the entire Northern Territory with regional offices in Darwin, Alice Springs, Katherine and Tennant Creek with smaller offices located in Nhulunbuy, Groote Eylandt, Borroloola and Wadeye. We reach almost 80 communities.

A career as a Probation and Parole Officer (PPO) with NT Community Corrections is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for you to make a difference in your community.

In the role you will work as part of a collaborative and dynamic team to provide comprehensive case management to address behaviour change and ensure individuals comply with their orders and associated conditions.

PPOs work closely with community networks to maintain stakeholder relationships to facilitate access to therapeutic and rehabilitative pathways.

Community Corrections are looking for applicants who have experience as a Probation and Parole officer or who:

have experience working with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

hold strong interpersonal skills and effective working relationships with communities and key stakeholders

demonstrate resilience, integrity and problem-solving skills

possess excellent organisational skill with ability to manage competing priorities

communicate with highly developed written and oral skills

Northern Territory Community Corrections is a professional, integrated and culturally inclusive service that provides a positive and innovative working environment. In this role you will work with a motivated team of people committed to protecting Territorians, improving outcomes for Aboriginal people, delivering people centred services and professional excellence.

Enjoy a wide range of benefits including:

Competitive salary package.

Housing provided with relocation assistance options available

Six weeks annual leave.

Remote allowances

Working with a varied caseload.

Career development opportunities.

On-the-job training that leads to a nationally accredited Certificate IV in Correctional Practice.

Opportunities for study assistance for approved tertiary education.

Opportunity to travel to and work in remote communities

Comprehensive induction program and training modules

Access to internal professional development and mentoring opportunities including case meetings and team projects

Access to innovative resources and educational tools

This is a great time to consider a move to the Territory.

The township of Borroloola is located 670 kilometres east-south-east of Katherine. It is one of the largest communities in the Roper Gulf region. Fishing and camping remain a way of life for locals and travellers chasing barramundi. King Ash Bay, a great fishing spot 50km from Borroloola, also attracts thousands of visitors each year.

For more information on the role and more exciting opportunities in NT Corrections check out
https://correctionscareers.nt.gov.au/

For further information about this vacancy please contact:
John Morris on 08 8973 8743 or [email protected]

Quote vacancy number: 37013
Closing date: 28/04/2025

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search