Manager Prisoner Monies and Business Support

Job description

Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Business Support Unit, Darwin Correctional Centre

Job title Manager Prisoner Monies and Business Support Designation Administrative Officer 6

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

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

Position number 14386 RTF Closing 23/11/2025

Contact officer Suzanne Pilkie 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

The Manager Prisoner Monies and Business Support is responsible for the financial management and the provision of high quality administrative and

operation/business support services to the Darwin Correctional Centre.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Ensure that the operation of DCC finance and procurement activities are accurate and efficient including contract management, prisoner purchases,

the Accounts Officers Trust Account and the Prisoner Money Management System.

2. Coordination, management and leadership of the financial and administration services offered by the Business Support Unit, including staff

development and performance management in consultation with key stakeholders.

3. Devise and implement budgetary processes to ensure effective and appropriate financial recording and reporting systems are in place to control

correctional centre's budgets to ensure appropriate management information.

4. Managing contract and asset management for items outside of the Facilities Contract.

5. Understand the operations of the facility and ensure that Management are aware of the latest and key issues (inclusive of fiscal management, business

operational direction).

6. Deliver end of year reporting, including managing the delegation of tasks in consultation with the Business Manager and General Manager.

7. Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders in relation to budget matters.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated experience in financial and business support services including the management of private monies/trust accounts and complex

reconciliations, managing contra accounts and appropriate revenue collection/reporting.

2. Demonstrated experience managing small teams with high workloads to achieve outcomes, including staff development and performance management.

3. Demonstrated high standards of written and oral communication skills, with the ability to explain and present financial information in a clear and logical

manner.

4. Experience in the use of computerised accounting systems and spreadsheet applications. Experience in budget formulation and experience in cash flow

development and budget management.

5. Ability to work autonomously as well as in a team within a high-volume work environment managing confidential and sensitive information, manage

time effectively, prioritise workloads and approach issues in an innovative way.

6. Interpersonal skills of a high order with the ability to communicate effectively and interact with clients at all levels including Aboriginal Australians as

well as other culturally diverse groups.

Desirable

1. Tertiary qualifications in a finance of business management related discipline.

2. Knowledge and understanding of custodial operations in the Northern Territory and understanding of the requirements and limitations of working

within a complex secure environment.

3. Knowledge of accrual accounting, performance reporting and a thorough understanding of strategic and business planning processes including financial

forecasting.

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.