Manager Operations Coordination

Job description

Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Youth Justice Operational Support

Job title Manager Operations Coordination Designation Administrative Officer 7

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

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

Position number 27014 RTF Closing 05/10/2025

Contact officer Sue Barnes 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 Operations Coordination plays a pivotal role in delivering high-level contract, project, policy and procurement

administration, while providing strategic support and expert advice to senior management and the broader team. This position is

responsible for fostering professional, collaborative relationships with funded organisations and key stakeholders to advance the

objectives of the Youth Justice Unit which is to improve outcomes for young people who are at risk of entering, or are currently

engaged with, the youth justice system.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Lead and manage a team that undertakes research, planning, development, implementation and evaluation for youth justice

initiatives and special projects, in compliance with Governance and program requirements.

2. Provide strategic and operational advice to Senior Managers, staff and external stakeholders and represent the Agency in intra-

sector committees and working groups.

3. Manage procurement, contract management, grants acquittal processes and relevant elements of financial management

compliance for a portfolio of contracts.

4. Establish and maintain partnerships and alliances with a broad range of stakeholders, across Government and non-Government

sectors, Aboriginal communities and organisations, in relation to youth justice projects and lead consultation and negotiate

contract and/or conditions with service providers.

1. Contribute to the development of policy and procedures and prepare high level briefings, reports, submissions, options papers

and Ministerial, relating to current and planned programs and projects.

1. Represent the Department at relevant community, state and national level meetings with non-government organisations and

government representatives as required.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated experience in policy and project management including understanding of governance processes such as

procurement, financial and budget, grant and contract management.

2. Demonstrated high degree of self-motivation, initiative and skills for working productively and cohesively within a team with

competing work priorities.

1. Demonstrated organisational and time management skills and proven ability to provide appropriate guidance and support to

colleagues in a changing organisational and service delivery environment.

4. Demonstrated high level written communication skills with an ability to prepare high quality comprehensive and timely high-

level briefs, ministerial correspondence and reports.

5. Demonstrated high level interpersonal and oral communication skills with the ability to work, interact and effectively negotiate

with internal and external stakeholders from diverse backgrounds to maintain collaborative partnerships to achieve effective

outcomes.

Desirable

1. Tertiary qualifications relevant to the position or significant experience in the project and/or contract management.

Further information

The recommended applicant will be required to hold a current Working with Children Clearance notice and undergo a criminal

history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history.