Administration Support Officer

at  Department of Corrections

Job description
Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Offender Rehabilitation and Engagement
Job title Administration Support Officer Designation Administrative Officer 3
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $66,773 - $71,746 Location Darwin, Palmerston
Position number 34679 RTF 315185 Closing 05/02/2025
Contact officer Janette Galton on 08 8935 7618 or janette.galton@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://corrections.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=315185

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
To provide a high level of administrative support and assistance to the Offender Services and Programs unit at the Darwin
Correctional Centre and Head Office whilst ensuring all prisoner information is managed and maintained in accordance with
the Agency’s policies and legislative requirements.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide high-quality administrative support to the Manager and the Offender Services and Programs unit including the
preparation of program resources, reference materials and general correspondence as required.
2. Manage the Offender Services and Programs resources and psychometric testing library.
3. Assist Offender Services and Programs staff in the management of waitlists within the Integrated Offender Management
System.
4. Liaise with the other staff for Program bookings.
5. Create, maintain and archive files.
6. Order prisoner criminal histories and sentencing remarks as requested.
7. Coordinate Offender Services and Programs staff meetings and other scheduled events in a timely and efficient manner.
8. Collect and collate statistics on a monthly basis, or as required.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Relevant administrative training and experience including knowledge and understanding of administrative practices and
procedures and a working knowledge of computer, electronic media, and software package applications.
2. Interpersonal skills of a high order especially the ability to communicate effectively and interact with clients, including
Aboriginal Australians as well as other culturally diverse groups.
3. Demonstrated high-level oral and written communication skills.
4. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and cooperatively as a team member.
5. Demonstrated capacity to work effectively in a busy work environment and across a broad range of administrative
functions, including the ability to manage sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
Desirable
1. Experience working within a correctional facility.
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

Please refer the Job description for details