Lead Aboriginal Program Facilitator

Job description

Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Clinical Rehabilitation

Job title Lead Aboriginal Program Facilitator Designation Administrative Officer 7

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $113,938 - $122,574 Location Darwin

Position number 47426 RTF Closing 09/11/2025

Contact officer Emma Mackie on or

About the agency

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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.

This position is only available to Aboriginal applicants. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective

This position takes a key role in the work of the Clinical Rehabilitation team to create safer communities and reduce re-offending through

the co-facilitation of group-based and individual offence specific programs; provides cultural knowledge and brokerage for Aboriginal

people in custody; and cultural advice and input into the assessment of prisoners, delivery of treatment programs, and development of

management and release plans.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Co-facilitate (with a clinician) group-based or individual offence specific programs for prisoners as required.

2. Contribute and provide cultural brokerage and advice in the clinical assessment and treatment of Aboriginal people in custody and

prepare them for suitable treatment programs.

3. Recognise and collaboratively address criminogenic risks and needs identified within assessments and management in consultation

with clinicians.

1. Provide cultural oversight, advice and support for professional and administrative stream staff within Clinical Rehabilitation prison-

based teams.

5. Provide cultural feedback on programs, assessments and reports as required and maintain accurate, clear client case notes, records

and statistics.

6. Comply with Clinical Rehabilitation management procedures, standards and guidelines.

7. Work in partnership and engage with both internal and external stakeholders regarding matters relevant to management, ensuring

cohesive case management of Aboriginal people in prison.

8. Be an active member of a multi-disciplinary team, participate in and provide supervision, peer supervision and ongoing professional

development and training.

9. Carry out duties as requested by the Manager Clinical Rehabilitation.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Familiarity with best practices in assessing and rehabilitating Aboriginal people in custody, along with hands-on experience in

delivering group or individually orientated behavioural change programs.

2. Strong written communication skills, showcasing the capacity to generate high-quality reports and case notes.

3. Exceptional verbal communication skills, enabling effective engagement with a diverse client group and the ability to communicate

with stakeholders in a manner suitable to the audience.

4. Information technology skills with a readiness to acquire new IT competencies, including the utilisation of internal information

databases and Microsoft Office software.

5. Proven capacity to operate efficiently, both autonomously and as an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team, within a complex

therapeutic environment.

6. High level understanding of issues, trends and practices related to Aboriginal people, coupled with the ability to analyse their impact

on the community, and extensive experience in providing cultural advice and/or brokerage.

7. Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, willingness to participate in and provide supervision and ongoing

development, and the capability and/or personal qualities suitable to work in a custodial environment.

Desirable

1. Demonstrated sound understanding of, or experience working within, the criminal justice system.

2. Relevant qualifications (e.g. Degree in Psychology/Criminology, Social Work, Community Services, Community).

Further information

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

working off site. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and the successful applicant will be

required to undergo a criminal history check confirmed by fingerprints and name check. A positive criminal history will not necessarily

exclude and applicant from this position.