Deputy Superintendent - Relocate to the Northern Territory

Department Of Corrections Northern Territory; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 142,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Job security

Job summary

The Northern Territory Department of Corrections is seeking an experienced Deputy Superintendent to lead custodial operations across the Greater Darwin Region, Alice Springs and Katherine. You will support the General Manager in delivering safe, secure and humane management of prisoners while driving performance and reform.

You will manage people, budgets and resources, champion continuous improvement, and engage a wide range of stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience managing diverse groups in custodial or similar complex operations.
• Proven capability leading organisational change and implementing policies and improvements.
• Strong leadership with experience managing workforce performance, budgets and resources.
• Sound knowledge of sentence management, rehabilitation programs and correctional services.
• An understanding of the criminal justice system and contemporary correctional practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement across diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the overall management and performance of correctional centre operations.
• Leading strategic and operational initiatives to enhance safety, security and prisoner outcomes.
• Driving compliance with legislative, regulatory and operational requirements.
• Championing cultural change, continuous improvement and high-performance practices.
• Managing people, resources, budgets and operational risks.
• Supporting industrial relations, workforce development, health and safety, and employee wellbeing initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Communication

Education

Diploma of Correctional Administration

Advanced Diploma

Job description

Deputy Superintendent - Relocate to the Northern Territory

Department of Corrections Northern Territory 2.7 View all jobs

Remuneration Package $142,385 – $148,062

The Northern Territory Department of Corrections is seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to join our team as a Deputy Superintendent. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in the management of a correctional centre in the Northern Territory, contributing to safer communities and positive outcomes for people in custody. Positions are available across the Greater Darwin Region, Alice Springs, and Katherine.

About the Role

As Deputy Superintendent, you will support the General Manager in leading complex custodial operations to ensure the safe, secure and humane management of prisoners while driving organisational performance, operational excellence and strategic reform.

Key responsibilities include:

Supporting the overall management and performance of correctional centre operations.

Leading strategic and operational initiatives that enhance safety, security and prisoner outcomes.

Driving compliance with legislative, regulatory and operational requirements.

Championing cultural change, continuous improvement and high-performance practices.

Managing people, resources, budgets and operational risks.

Supporting industrial relations, workforce development, health and safety, and employee wellbeing initiatives.

Acting in higher positions when required and participating in on-call arrangements.

About You

To be successful, you will bring:

Significant leadership experience managing diverse groups within a custodial or similarly complex operational environment.

Proven capability leading organisational change and implementing policies, procedures and business improvements.

Strong leadership skills with experience managing workforce performance, budgets and operational resources.

Sound knowledge of sentence management, rehabilitation programs and correctional services delivery.

A strong understanding of the criminal justice system and contemporary correctional practices.

Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders.

A Diploma of Correctional Administration, Advanced Diploma, or other equivalent relevant qualification.

What We Offer

A competitive salary package

Job security – a full-time, permanent role with the NT Government

Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Assistance with relocation costs for interstate and overseas candidates

Northern Territory Department of Corrections (Corrections) is supporting safe communities by helping break the cycle of crime and reduce reoffending.

Corrections provides custodial services for adult prisoners and young people in secure facilities and community-based supervision to ensure compliance with Court and Parole Board orders.

Corrections manage all correctional centres in the Northern Territory and has implemented a critical multi-year infrastructure masterplan which will increase capacity and expand the service network.