Future Leaders Program - General Managers Northern Territory Department of Corrections

Custodial Operations – Correctional Centre Leadership
Exciting, Transformational Era with Significant Scale & Complexity
Strategic Vision with Operational Design & Implementation

Future Leaders Program – General Managers, Custodial Operations

This is an incredibly exciting time for visible, agile and high performing Corrective Services leaders to join the Northern Territory’s Department of Corrections’ Future Leaders Program as a General Manager in Custodial Operations. These vital leadership positions will continue the transformational journey of the Department and its expansion to strategically and operationally lead and manage correctional centres throughout the Northern Territory.

The Organisation – Northern Territory Correctional Services (NTCS)

As one of only three stand-alone state government departments for Corrective Services nationally and one undergoing reform, you will join an evolving and innovative Department that enjoys focus and attention across government, with funding and infrastructure growth. The highly connected and cross jurisdictionally respected Senior Leadership Team is committed to cultural and operational reform, empowering Custodial Operations and General Managers to drive transformation into a contemporary prison model.

Help shape prison operations for the future, do things differently in this dynamic environment and together, create real value for the Northern Territory and its community.

Is this the next step in your corrective services leadership career?

The Opportunity – General Manager Correctional Centre (Multiple Positions)

As General Manager you will:

Provide strategic direction, leadership and management of the Correctional Centre in line with the NTCS operating philosophy, strategic plan, budget and a culturally sensitive environment.
Develop and implement strategies that support and enhance community safety through prisoner education, healthy lifestyle, skills development, programs, employment and other options aimed at reducing reoffending.
Lead a team of senior staff in the development and implementation of the Correctional Centre business plan.
Establish and foster appropriate relationships with diverse corporate, government and community stakeholders.
Establish and promote a legislatively compliant custodial environment for staff, prisoners and service providers.
Establish and deliver systems and practices to record and report on statutory obligations and compliance of operational performance, human resource management, and financial activities.
Provide support and operational leadership in the development and consultation of critical infrastructure works associated with relevant elements of the Department's master infrastructure plan.

Your Experience

Transfer here, your proven strategic and operational leadership skills in a multi-disciplinary custodial environment with the ability to develop and manage innovative solutions to complex operational issues. You will possess demonstrated experience managing significant financial and physical resources, practice innovation and a history of influencing change and reform to deliver continuous improvement and capability building. You will be a people focused leader who seeks active staff and union engagement, whilst driving accountability and performance. You will further enhance broad and diverse stakeholder partnerships and provide a secure, safe and culturally appropriate custodial service.

As a General Manager, you will model and embody the Department of Corrections values – professional excellence, integrity and courage, respect and commitment, and accountability.

The Northern Territory – Lifestyle PLUS Career

The Territory is a geographically stunning, diverse, multicultural and charming place to call home, with plenty to see, do and experience. You can create a rich lifestyle full of everything and all the infrastructure other capital cities offer but with the added benefits of affordability, shorter commutes and balance. Warm and friendly people, a relaxed vibe and the time to do more of the things you love – now is the time to consider a move to Australia’s top end to stretch and further develop your corrective services career.

How to Apply

More Information
If you would like a confidential discussion about the outstanding Future Leaders Program - General Manager Correctional Centre opportunities, REBECCA BAUER, Principal Consultant Hudson Brisbane can be reached on rebecca.bauer@hudson.com or 0413 180 331.

Please note there are two separate vacancies. Candidates are invited to apply to one or both opportunities.

General Manager - Correctional Centre (Job #48676)
General Manager - Territory Wide Operations (Job #48808) - please see separate advertisement and information pack https://au.hudson.com/general-manager-territory-wide-operations-nt-dept-of-corrections/ (or type into your browser)

How to Apply
All applications (updated CV and a cover letter specific to each opportunity outlining your custodial leadership suitability) must be submitted by midnight Sunday 1 February 2026 via NTG Jobs

General Manager - Correctional Centre (Job #48676 – multiple positions) https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=340179
General Manager Territory Wide Operations (Job #48808 – one position) https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=340291

The Northern Territory Public Service
The Northern Territory Public Service values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.