Administrative Officer 7 - Remuneration Package Range $133,636 - $143,634
(including salary $113,938 - $122,574)
Community Corrections
Alice Springs
Several ongoing vacancies are available

Choose a career that changes futures – Yours and others.

Directly manage, lead, train and supervise a team of Community Corrections staff

Competitive salary package with relocation assistance options available for experienced Team Leaders

Are you looking for a lifestyle change? We have an amazing opportunity for you to live and work in Alice Springs as Team Leader within Community Corrections.

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 and Wadeye. We reach almost 80 communities.

A career as a Team Leader with NT Community Corrections is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for you to make a difference in your community.

In your role you will directly manage, lead, train and supervise a team of Community Corrections staff and oversee case management, compliance, surveillance and assessment activities.

As a statutory officer, you will supervise a team of Probation and Parole Officers to provide a range of services to the Courts and Parole Board ensuring compliance with requirements of legislation and department policy and procedures. You will ensure an appropriate standard of offender management is undertaken in compliance with relevant legislation, organisational procedures and professional standards. You will also support, coach and train your team, undertake performance management, identifying appropriate areas for training and development.

Community Corrections are looking for applicants who have:

The ability to lead and supervise a team to deliver required outcomes within a criminal justice or statutory environment

Experience in training, mentoring, coaching and performance management of staff with emphasis on risk management and compliance with legislation, policies and procedures.

Have resilience, integrity and problem-solving skills

The ability to manage a caseload of complex and difficult cases with a commitment to participative case management.

The ability to manage operational service delivery, including the allocation of tasks and resources, performance monitoring and reporting.

The ability to 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:

Six weeks annual leave.

Relocation assistance options available for experienced Team Leaders.

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 work and travel to 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.

Alice Springs is a place of great natural beauty and has a thriving sporting, arts and cultural community. Come and enjoy the events and festivals. Parrtjima − A Festival in Light takes place over 10 days each April in the desert outside Alice Springs. It includes light shows, artworks, storytelling, and other manifestations of Aboriginal Australian culture or enjoy events held throughout the year, the annual Camel Cup, the Alice Desert Festival, the Red Centre NATS, Blacken Open Air music festival, the Henley-on-Todd Regatta, the Beanie Festival, the Finke Desert Race and the Alice Springs Masters Games. Prefer some outdoor activities? Leisure and entertainment activities include hiking in the nearby MacDonnell Ranges and driving the four-wheel-drive tracks at Finke Gorge National Park.These along with all the services you would expect from the largest service centre in the region, make Alice Springs an amazing place to call home.

For more exciting opportunities in NT Corrections check out https://correctionscareers.nt.gov.au/

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For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Shoana Annesley on 08 8951 5631 or [email protected]

Quote vacancy number: 44738
Closing date: 13/05/2025

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