Canteen and Vending Officer

Job description

Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Alice Springs Correctional Centre – Custodial

Operations

Job title Canteen and Vending Officer Designation Administrative Officer 3

Job type Full Time Duration Ongoing

Salary $66,773 - $71,746 Location Alice Springs

Position number 30560 RTF Closing 26/10/2025

Contact Officer Stephen Rosier 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 an accountable and efficient inventory management service for the Alice Springs Correctional Centre Canteen and

Vending Machine Operations, including the procurement and subsequent allocation of stock for sale.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Manage daily operational requirements of the Prisoner Canteen and related systems, ensuring all incoming requests are

actioned in a timely manner through the Alice Springs Correctional Centre (ASCC) Point of Sale system Pronto.

2. Manage all elements of the Canteen including receiving and delivering goods, monitoring stock lines, registering

incoming requests and supervising employed prisoners.

1. Conduct stock takes, vending machine inspections and cleaning. Identify and report faults as appropriate.
2. Maintain and control records, through accurate data entry.
3. Assist Purchasing Officer by obtaining quotes, sourcing and obtaining items and processing data in the Government

Accounting System (GAS) and Prisoner Money Management System (PMMS).

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Well-developed customer service and communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with people from

diverse cultures and all levels of staff.

2. High level data entry skills along with demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office Programs such

as Outlook, Excel and Word.

3. Working knowledge of financial management practices including procurement, accounts payable, purchase orders and

general ledgers.

4. Knowledge of procurement policies and procedures, together with associated legislation and guidelines.

5. Working knowledge or previous experience with other accounting and inventory systems.

6. Previous experience maintaining stock levels, including stocktake and re-ordering.

7. Current Drivers Licence or ability to obtain.

Desirable

1. Knowledge and understanding of custodial operations in the Northern Territory and understanding of the requirements

and limitations of working within a complex secure environment

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.