Throughcare Coordinator

Job description Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Offender Rehabilitation and Engagement Job title Throughcare Coordinator Designation Administrative Officer 4 Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 01/01/2026 Salary $75,091 - $85,611 Location Darwin Position number 38423 RTF 318637 Closing 01/04/2025 Contact officer Jodi Boddington, Manager, Throughcare and Support Services on 08 8928 7376 or Jodi.Boddington@nt.gov.au About the agency https://corrections.nt.gov.au/ Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=318637 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 Under the direction of the Coordinator Health and Reintegration, develop relationships with a range of stakeholders to implement policies, programs and procedures, for the effective reintegration of prisoners. Participate in the preplanning process with prisoners to address a prisoners needs during the transition period from prison to the community. Key duties and responsibilities 1. Develop successful relationships with a wide range of stakeholders to implement programs, policies and procedures that promote and support the successful reintegration of prisoners into the community in line with Correctional Services Throughcare Procedural Manual. 2. Contribute to individual Offender Management Plans by developing realistic and collaborative plans for the transition period from prison to the community focussing on the prisoners safe return to the community. 3. Liaise with departmental officers to ensure the Elders Visiting Program is maintained and promoted through scheduled visits to the institution that provide opportunities for Elders to have input into individual Offender Management Plans. 4. Establish and maintain records on the development and implementation status of initiatives that support the reintegration of offenders. 5. Provide advice to the Coordinator Health and Reintegration, Manager Offender Development and Darwin Correctional Centre senior management on offender reintegration strategies, programs and activities. Selection criteria Essential 1. Demonstrated highly developed communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively and interact with people from diverse backgrounds and roles. Experience working with Aboriginal Australians, including knowledge and understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal people in contemporary Australian society and the role and influence of Aboriginal Elders in the adherence of cultural values. 2. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. 3. Demonstrated ability to develop a plan to assist people to reintegrate into the community and knowledge of support services and resources available. 4. A demonstrated knowledge and understanding of case management practices, motivational interviewing principles, ability to identify problems and provide practical solutions. 5. Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate record keeping and compose reports to a high standard, prioritise and manage own workload effectively, and to work both independently and in a team environment with minimal supervision. 6. Knowledge of and ability to use computer, software packages applications including MS Office Word processing, spreadsheet and other data bases. Desirable 1. Experience working in a custodial environment. 2. Degree in Social Sciences or associated field. Further information Department of Corrections (DOC) has a Smoke Free Policy. Staff are not permitted to smoke anywhere on DOC 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 DOC employees are subject to random drug and alcohol testing.