Senior Industries Officer Industry Partnership

Job description

Agency Department of Corrections Work unit NT Correctional Industries– Industries

Job title Senior Industries Officer Industry Partnership - Designation Senior Industries Officer

Construction

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary package $87,323 - $91,332 Location Darwin

Position number 34814 RTF Closing 25/11/2025

Contact officer Daniel Laubsch on or

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APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR 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

As a Senior Industries Officer, assist with the development of Prisoners in a modern, progressive and efficient industry, assisting with the

day-to-day operations within a custodial institution that meets industry standards for prisoners that are enrolled in Vocational Education

and Training (VET) that assists in real employment opportunities.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Assist Chief Industry Officers in providing maintenance and construction work to the correctional facility including supervision and

training of prisoners employed in the services area.

2. Ensure high standards of customer service, production and quality control are met. Have the ability to adapt flexibility to changing

work priorities.

3. Be responsible for the efficient and effective utilisation of resources and maintain financial records on expenditure, revenue and

workflows.

4. Produce concise, accurate and timely reports to management as required.

5. Ensure Equal Opportunity, Anti-Discrimination and Occupational Health and Safety principles and standards are promoted and

supported.

6. Lead prisoner's development by administering vocational training in relevant industries.

7. Be responsible for the maintenance of security including providing assistance in custodial operations within the Correctional Centre.

8. Ability to perform all custodial functions as directed.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Certificate III in a relevant qualification in construction or building trades.

2. Certificate III in Correctional Practice or ability to successfully complete within 12 months. (a fixed term appointment of 12months will

be offered to obtain qualification.

3. Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or ability to successfully complete within 12 months. (a fixed term appointment of 12 months

will be offered to obtain qualification.

4. Good interpersonal skills and well-developed leadership skills with the ability to interact positively and effectively with people of

diverse cultures and experience in working with the special needs of Aboriginal prisoners.

1. Demonstrated experience of the health and safety standards that apply to the facilities service's activities.
2. Demonstrated achievements in meeting immediate and long-term priorities.
3. Demonstrated experience in managing crisis situations and resolving conflict.
4. Ability to maintain records and good report writing skills.
5. A current driver's licence and or ability to obtain NT driver's licence before commencement.

Desirable

1. Comprehensive knowledge of legislation relevant to Correctional Services.

2. Experience working in construction and/or commercial maintenance trades in a service industry.

3. Light ridged drivers licence and a White Card, or ability to obtain.

Further information

DoC has a Smoke Free Policy. Staff are not permitted to smoke anywhere on Departmental premises, facilities or in vehicles, nor whilst

working off-site. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a Departmental 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 confirmation of

employment. A positive criminal history will not necessarily exclude an applicant from this position. Effective 1st July 2015 all DoC

employees may be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.