Administrative Officer 6 - Remuneration Package Range $114,088 - $126,997
(including salary $96,620 - $107,721)
Community Corrections
Several vacancies are available in either Alice Springs or Darwin subject to negotiation with the successful applicant.

The Department of Corrections (DoC) 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 Training Officer with NT Community Corrections is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for you to make a difference in your community.

In the role you will 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.

Training Officers are 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.

Community Corrections are looking for applicants who ideally have experience in training who:

possess a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent qualification.

could train in case management of complex cases, including experience of writing, vetting and assessing reports for a variety of audiences including sentencing authorities.

have 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.

have demonstrated high level interpersonal and oral and written communication skills through training and coaching staff in classroom, office, and community settings.

The Department of 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.

Six weeks annual leave.

Relocation assistance considered.

Working with a varied caseload.

Career development opportunities.

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.

Darwin - Situated on the very edge of the Northern Territory, Darwin and Palmerston cities and their surrounds is home to the friendliest and most culturally diverse areas in Australia. Enjoy the enviable laidback lifestyle and work life balance that allows you time to explore the unique landscapes and dreamtime of the Larrakia people. The rich cultural society and community spirit makes Darwin an easy place to live, meet people and make new friends.

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 information on the role and 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:
Deirdra FitzGerald on 08 8935 7457 or [email protected]

Quote vacancy number: 25619
Closing date: 24/08/2025

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