Job description
Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Reception, Darwin Correctional Centre
Job title Warrants Clerk Designation Administrative Officer 3
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $66,773 - $71,746 Location Palmerston
Position number 27320 RTF 315692 Closing 25/02/2025
Contact officer Joshua Copley on 08 8928 7615 or Joshua.Copley@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://justice.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=315692

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
Under supervision calculate sentence periods for individual prisoners in accordance with the Sentencing Act. Update and
maintain daily accurate and effective information in relation to prisoner movements and discharges to ensure the effective
management of prisoners.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Calculate all sentence periods for individual prisoners in accordance with the Sentencing Act to ensure all offenders serve
the periods intended by the sentencing authorities.
2. Under supervision update and maintain daily accurate and effective information in relation to prisoner movements,
transfers and discharges.
3. Update and maintain accurate statistics on prisoner numbers on a daily basis for the provision of information to
Correctional Management.
4. Record and maintain information in the Agency’s electronic documents and records management systems.
5. Liaise with departmental staff and other interested stakeholders to ensure the repatriation of prisoners is conducted in
accordance with agency directives and accurate information is recorded in Integrated Offender Management System
(IOMS) and other recording systems.
6. Under supervision manage all aspects pertaining to prisoner records; monitor control, creation and access, observing
current registration protocols, and provide advice on the application of contemporary records management including
archiving and secondary storage.
7. Carry out duties as requested by the Senior Warrants Clerk, Chief Prison Officer Reception
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated high standard of written and oral communication skills with the ability to work autonomously, manage
time effectively, prioritise workloads and approach issues in an innovative way.
2. Demonstrated ability to collate records and report information in a timely manner for informed decision making.
3. Knowledge and understanding of current government legislation relevant to the calculation of sentences for individual
prisoners.
4. Experience in records management practices with the ability to gain an understanding of records management policies
and procedures.
5. Knowledge of computer, electronic media, and software package applications including MS Office word processing,
spreadsheets and databases.
6. An ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures
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.
2. Demonstrated ability in the use of Integrated Offender Management System (IOMS) or other offender specific
management database systems, or the ability to acquire knowledge of these systems.
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. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a
Departmental 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 confirmation of employment. A positive criminal history will not
necessarily exclude an applicant from this position. Effective 1st July 2015 all Department of Corrections employees may
be subject to random drug and alcohol testing

Please refer the Job description for details