Programs Officer

Job descriptionAgency Department of Corrections Work unit Youth Justice ProgramsJob title Programs Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6Job type Full time Duration OngoingSalary $96,620 - $107,721 Location DarwinPosition number 41105 RTF Closing 10/12/2025Contact officer April Grasmeder on ***or ***************@nt.gov.au APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS. Primary objective The Programs Officer supports the Senior Programs Officer to plan, monitor and manage youth programs and project initiatives in order to improve outcomes for young people who are at risk of entering, or are in the youth justice system. Key duties and responsibilities Contribute to the development of and administer programs and projects which ensures funded programs meet contractual obligations and are aligned with Department core business, priorities and objectives. Maintain professional and productive working relationships with Aboriginal organisations, non-government organisations and other internal and external stakeholders to deliver youth justice outcomes. Contribute to the planning and procurement, implementation and management of community youth services that support the NT Government requirements for community youth programs and coordinate and support contract management activities including performance meetings. Provide operational and strategic advice and support senior management on all aspects of program/contract management and administration, the status and performance of funded services and the implementation and evaluation of programs. Prepare quality, comprehensive and timely briefings, reports, submissions and Ministerial briefings relating to funded programs. Represent Youth Justice Programs at relevant meetings with non-government organisations and / government representatives as required. Selection criteria Essential Demonstrated sound working knowledge and experience in program, project and/or contract management and administration including evaluation and monitoring activities and a sound knowledge of associated legislation in a community services environment. Demonstrated self‑motivation and initiative and skills for working productively and cohesively within a team with competing work priorities, sound organisational and time management skills and proven ability to work in a changing organisational and political service delivery environment. Demonstrated sound written communication skills with an ability to prepare comprehensive and timely high‑level briefs, ministerial correspondence and reports in tight time frames with attention to detail and accuracy. Demonstrated sound interpersonal and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders to develop collaborative partnerships and the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds. Demonstrated high level computer skills and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite of programs, including finance and GrantsNT or similar. Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal cultures and their impact on youth justice issues in the Territory. Desirable Tertiary qualifications relevant to the position or significant relevant experience in the Youth Justice or Child Protection sector. Hold a current Northern Territory C Class Drivers Licence and able to travel including remote areas in the NT. Further information The recommended applicant will be required to hold a current Working with Children Clearance notice and undergo a criminal history check (a criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history). Contact & ApplicationContact officer April Grasmeder on ***or ***************@nt.gov.auApply online Job Details #J-18808-Ljbffr