Address Job description
Agency Department of the Attorney-General and Justice Work unit NT Correctional Services – Aboriginal
Strategy and Coordination Unit
Job title Aboriginal Capabilities Programs and Services Designation Administrative Officer 7
Officer
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $111,704 - $120,171 Location Darwin
Position number 24459 RTF 287350 Closing 22/01/2024
Contact officer Juanita Jones, Acting Director on 08 8935 7464 or Juanita.jones@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://justice.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=287350
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
This position will develop, implement, monitor, report and advise on the culturally appropriateness of programs, services and operations
relating to Aboriginal employees and Aboriginal offenders within Northern Territory Correctional Services.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide support and advice regarding networking with Aboriginal stakeholders, non-government organisations and the local
community.
2. Management of administrative requirements and information dissemination to a range of stakeholders to ensure good communication
to all stakeholders.
3. Develop and implement cultural learning, training and mentoring strategies that assist staff in providing high level services to
Aboriginal prisoners, offenders and their families that is consistent with Departmental policy and legislation.
4. Contribute to the improvement of cultural practice standards and policy initiatives relating to the development, implementation and
monitoring of NTCS Programs and Services.
5. Liaise and negotiate project and program planning outcomes with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
6. Undertake a range of administrative tasks that support the efficient and compliant management of grants administered, including
maintaining system records.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Extensive practical experience and advanced skills and knowledge relating to project management, procurement and grants
management.
2. Demonstrated ability to provide effective leadership and advice on issues involving services to Aboriginal peoples and the ability to
provide related training, coaching and mentoring to all levels of staff.
3. Demonstrated ability to apply a strengths based/capacity building approach to staff development activities and strengthening
relationships with Aboriginal families and communities.
4. Demonstrated ability in effectively communicating with diverse stakeholders at all levels, both orally and in writing, including the
ability to communicate across cultures and professional backgrounds.
5. High level written skills and ability to prepare complex documents, provide policy advice, advanced computer skills, including
Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
6. Ability to travel to remote communities for periods up to a week at a time in light aircraft or four wheel drive vehicle.
Desirable
1. Demonstrated sound understanding of, or experience working within, the criminal justice system.
2. Relevant qualifications (e.g. degree in Community Services, Social Work, Community Development).
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 alcohol testing.
Approved : January 2024 Ros Lague, Assistance Commissioner Rehabilitation and Engagement
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