Probation and Parole Support Officer

Job description

Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Community Corrections

Job title Probation and Parole Support Officer Designation Administrative Officer 4

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $75,091 - $85,611 Location Darwin

Position number 45403 RTF Closing 25/11/2025

Contact officer Leah Anae 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

Whilst under appropriate supervision, provide administrative and investigative support for community-based offender programs, timely

provision of information to the Court and the assessment, induction, monitoring of bailees and/or management of a caseload of community

based adult offenders.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Assist in the implementation, administration and evaluation of community-based sentencing options, such as community work orders

and home detention.

2. Under appropriate supervision, monitor and manage a caseload of community-based offenders in accordance with requirements of

legislation and Department of Corrections policy and procedures.

3. Provide information, assistance and services as required to partner stakeholders, including offenders on community-based orders,

prisoners and their families.

4. As directed assist with investigations for the Local Court, Supreme Courts and Parole Boards including preparing case notes and

undertaking background research.

5. Undertake a surveillance assessment of the proposed place of residence of individuals being placed on Orders by the Court to assess

suitability.

1. Undertake and complete the installation and retrieval of electronic monitoring equipment as directed by the Court or Parole Board,
2. Work with all stakeholders in the management of community-based sentencing options such as community work orders and home

detention.

1. As directed, undertake a range of administrative tasks to support the delivery of the community-based offender program.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Good written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to maintain confidentiality.

1. An ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures and in particular actively engage with Aboriginal people,

communities and various government and non-government agencies.

3. Proven ability to work independently, as well as part of a team, meet deadlines and work effectively with minimal supervision.

1. Demonstrated sound ability to use a range of computer systems, particularly word processing applications to draft reports, document

records and prepare correspondence.

5. Capacity to work effectively in a busy work environment with a high level of flexibility, initiative and self-motivation.

Desirable

1. Experience working with Community Corrections programs, the Criminal Justice system or related fields.

Further information

Successful applicant must hold a manual Northern Territory Driver's Licence and may be required to travel within regional and remote

communities and camp out when required. Travel may be by means of road and air, including on outback roads in four-wheel drives, light

aircraft and boats. 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 Department of Corrections s employees are subject to random drug and alcohol testing.