Manager Operations

Job description

Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Community Corrections

Job title Manager Operations Designation Administrative Officer 7

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

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

Position number 3009 RTF Closing 01/10/2025

Contact officer Sheena Neill 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

Provide a high level of operational advice in relation to Community Corrections' responsibilities, initiatives, legislation, policy

and programs, including the development of policy and operational guidelines.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide expert policy, operational and technical advice to the Minister and executive members of Department of

Corrections on all aspects of Community Corrections and issues relating to the effective management of community

based offenders.

1. Maintain the currency of the templates, Offender Management Framework and other policies and guidelines, and provide

expert advice to managers, trainers and operational staff on offender management and the management of risk associated

with community based offenders.

1. Provide authoritative advice on the development and interpretation of legislation and regulations.

2. Maintain contemporary knowledge of current and emerging issues in the management of community based offenders to

ensure operational practice within Community Corrections is consistent with best practice methods.

1. Co-ordinate the transfer process of offenders from and to other jurisdictions as per National Procedures and guidelines,

and oversight the sourcing of professional reports for court.

1. Develop and maintain effective consultative and collaborative relationships across a broad range of internal and external

stakeholders.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Extensive knowledge of the day to day operation of Community Corrections, including the relationship with the court

and parole systems, and the legislation, regulations and policies impacting on the management of community based

offenders.

1. Significant experience in working within a legislative framework and proven ability to interpret and apply complex

legislation in a correctional services context.

1. Demonstrated experience in the identification of key risk areas in corrections operations and the application of a

continuous improvement and audit framework to ensure compliance and performance.

1. Demonstrated experience in research and analysis to identify solutions to operational problems, including the preparation

of reports that provide a comprehensive analysis and interpretation of the information provided.

1. Demonstrated ability to prepare, review and present a range of professional correspondence and reports including

ministerial correspondence.

1. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive relationships and networks with colleagues and stakeholders in

order to strategically develop and progress Community Corrections' priorities.

1. Proven ability to work effectively with people from diverse cultures, including a sound understanding of contemporary

indigenous societies, cultures and sensitivities.

Further information

The Department of Corrections has a Smoke Free Policy. Staff are not permitted to smoke anywhere on departmental

premises, facilities or in vehicles, nor whilst working off-site. The preferred applicant/s will be required to complete a 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 commencement of employment. An adverse criminal history will not necessarily exclude

an applicant from this position. All NT Correctional Services employees are subject to random drug and alcohol testing.