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Agency Department of the Attorney-General and Work unit Offender Rehabilitation and Engagement
Justice Directorate - Prisoner Education
Job title Project Officer - Prisoner Education Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 2 months
Salary $128,551 - $143,611 Location Darwin
Position number 7+240205 RTF 304360 Closing 04/0+/2026
Contact officer Janette Galton on 08 8+35 7577 or [email protected]
About the agency https://justice.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=304360
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.
Primary objective
Provide strategic leadership, direction and advice in the development and implementation of prisoner education and training strategies,
initiatives, contract management and procurement activities for Northern Territory Correctional Services (NTCS). Work with the Director
Workforce Development and Prisoner Education in implementing the Corrections Reform Agenda and other Government reform actions.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Coordinate, prepare, develop and provide strategic and operational advice to senior management on current and future prisoner
education services.
2. Research, identify and undertake jurisdictional scans and develop costing models to develop strategic prisoner education business
models/plans, frameworks and identify opportunities which lead to continued learning and employment post release.
3. Manage, negotiate, evaluate and develop significant procurement documentation and initiatives.
4. Contract manage including reviews/evaluations of prisoner education services providers and services as required.
5. Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships within the agency and with other stakeholders to ensure efficient and effective
prisoner education management, project development, implementation and reporting frameworks.
6. Undertake stakeholder consultations, negotiations, evaluations and preparation of tender documentation.
7. Develop executive level briefings, reports and complex business/service models and strategies to a range of internal and external
stakeholders, and in response to Ministerial, Executive, Cabinet submissions or other requests.
8. Design, develop, evaluate and procure education and training programs for different mediums including eLearning.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Excellent knowledge of adult education and training methodologies, principles and practices including the Australian Qualifications
Framework and Vocational Education and Training.
2. High-level strategic business and planning skills to research, shape, develop complex education and training strategies, frameworks,
models and projects.
3. Demonstrated experience managing and delivering education services and contracts in a complex service environment.
4. Proven ability to work at a strategic/senior level with experience in project, budget, procurement and contract management to a high
standard, and proven conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to influence, drive change, and continuous
improvement.
5. Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills which have resulted in focussed service delivery within
a dynamic and changing environment, with experience in undertaking stakeholder consultations, negotiations, evaluations effectively.
6. Understanding of the custodial environment and the role rehabilitation plays in reducing reoffending.
7. Demonstrated understanding of and sensitivity to Aboriginal culture and issues that impact on offenders in custody and post release.
Desirable
1. Experience in managing outsourced services in the public sector.
2. Tertiary qualifications in adult education and training, finance, project management or a related field.
Further information
The Department of the Attorney-General and Justice (NT Correctional Services Division) 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 ******* testing.
Job description
Agency Department of the Attorney-General and Work unit Offender Rehabilitation and Engagement
Justice Directorate - Prisoner Education
Job title Project Officer - Prisoner Education Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 2 months
Salary $128,551 - $143,611 Location Darwin
Position number 7+240205 RTF 304360 Closing 04/0+/2026
Contact officer Janette Galton on 08 8+35 7577 or [email protected]
About the agency https://justice.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=304360
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.
Primary objective
Provide strategic leadership, direction and advice in the development and implementation of prisoner education and training strategies,
initiatives, contract management and procurement activities for Northern Territory Correctional Services (NTCS). Work with the Director
Workforce Development and Prisoner Education in implementing the Corrections Reform Agenda and other Government reform actions.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Coordinate, prepare, develop and provide strategic and operational advice to senior management on current and future prisoner
education services.
2. Research, identify and undertake jurisdictional scans and develop costing models to develop strategic prisoner education business
models/plans, frameworks and identify opportunities which lead to continued learning and employment post release.
3. Manage, negotiate, evaluate and develop significant procurement documentation and initiatives.
4. Contract manage including reviews/evaluations of prisoner education services providers and services as required.
5. Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships within the agency and with other stakeholders to ensure efficient and effective
prisoner education management, project development, implementation and reporting frameworks.
6. Undertake stakeholder consultations, negotiations, evaluations and preparation of tender documentation.
7. Develop executive level briefings, reports and complex business/service models and strategies to a range of internal and external
stakeholders, and in response to Ministerial, Executive, Cabinet submissions or other requests.
8. Design, develop, evaluate and procure education and training programs for different mediums including eLearning.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Excellent knowledge of adult education and training methodologies, principles and practices including the Australian Qualifications
Framework and Vocational Education and Training.
2. High-level strategic business and planning skills to research, shape, develop complex education and training strategies, frameworks,
models and projects.
3. Demonstrated experience managing and delivering education services and contracts in a complex service environment.
4. Proven ability to work at a strategic/senior level with experience in project, budget, procurement and contract management to a high
standard, and proven conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to influence, drive change, and continuous
improvement.
5. Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills which have resulted in focussed service delivery within
a dynamic and changing environment, with experience in undertaking stakeholder consultations, negotiations, evaluations effectively.
6. Understanding of the custodial environment and the role rehabilitation plays in reducing reoffending.
7. Demonstrated understanding of and sensitivity to Aboriginal culture and issues that impact on offenders in custody and post release.
Desirable
1. Experience in managing outsourced services in the public sector.
2. Tertiary qualifications in adult education and training, finance, project management or a related field.
Further information
The Department of the Attorney-General and Justice (NT Correctional Services Division) 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 ******* testing.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Project Officer | Prisoner Education position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Darwin offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
