Facilities and Projects Officer

Job description

Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Strategy and Performance

Job title Facilities and Projects Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 01/01/2026

Salary $96,620 - $107,721 Location Darwin

Position number 34164 RTF Closing 30/11/2025

Contact officer Rachael Ward on or

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TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

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.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go

to the OCPE website.

Primary objective

Provide high level advice, corporate support, project management and work collaboratively with relevant stakeholders to

contribute to the delivery of strategic and operational priorities for corrections facilities across the NT. Provide a responsive, high

quality and cost-effective facilities management service to internal stakeholders.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders as the central contact point for facilities services to support operations of

correctional facilities across the Territory.

2. Assist in the management of repairs and maintenance for correctional facilities.

3. Support the effectively delivery of Department of Correction's infrastructure program to improve the management and

efficiency of correctional facilities, including providing project management support for significant works.

4. Contribute to the development and review of policies and procedures for the Infrastructure and Facilities team

5. Ensure agency compliance with NT government procurement framework including facilitating low value procurements that are

not managed within existing contracts.

6. Manage the administration requirements, including minutes, invoicing and reporting for the Infrastructure and Facilities division.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated knowledge of the governance frameworks, procurement and administration procedures related to the delivery

of facilities management and infrastructure projects.

1. Excellent organisational skills and demonstrated ability to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, with the capability and

personal qualities suitable to work in a custodial environment.

3. High level of competency in the use of IT software including word processing, Outlook, spreadsheets and databases, as well as

business systems such as records management (TRM), NTG Pay and JIRA or similar.

4. Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision, be flexible and adaptable, use initiative and sound judgement

to manage priorities and deliver quality outcomes in a changing environment with tight deadlines.

5. Demonstrated experience in the development and maintenance of procedures and processes, including to manage ongoing

obligations (reporting, approvals etc) in a contract management or similar environment.

6. Personal qualities that emulate the Department of Corrections values of Professional Excellence, Integrity, Courage,

Commitment, Respect and Accountability.

Desirable

1. Tertiary qualifications in government procurement, project management, business or a related discipline.