Training Administration Officer

Job description
Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Staff Learning and Development
Job title Training Administration Officer Designation Administrative Officer 4
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $75,091 - $85,611 Location Alice Springs
Position number 30066 RTF 337696 Closing 11/01/2026
Contact officer Karon Lamb, Assistant Director SLDU on 08 8928 7386 or [email protected]
About the agency https://corrections.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=337696

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
Provide a high standard of advice, assistance and support to management and staff to ensure compliance with Department
of Corrections (DoC), Staff Learning and Development Team. Perform financial and operational duties relevant to training,
education and staff development in accordance with legislative requirements and ensure the operational effectiveness of
the DoC Staff Learning and Development Centre in Alice Springs.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide advice to DoC staff on the availability of training and education resources and any changes to legislation,

policies and procedures.
2. Provide reception duties and support the Staff Learning and Development management team with accurate and timely

administrative support and reports as required.
3. Provide Secretariat services to the DoC Training Governance Committee.
4. Provide advice to DoC staff and disseminate information with regards to studies assistance, availability of training

courses and correct procedures for applying for same.
5. Update the computerised training database as directed by the Registered Training Organisations, Quality and

Compliance Manager. Liaise with technical support staff to enable efficient processing of student results and compliance
to subsequent auditing requirements, processing of documentation for commencing trainee correctional officers.

6. Manage the timely purchasing and payment of invoices via an electronic financial management system.
7. Coordinate the recording of internal and external course fees, and purchase of training and education equipment,

training materials and training aids.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. High level interpersonal, communication and organisational skills that demonstrate effective team membership and the

ability to work in a workforce development and training environment.
2. Proven skills in the effective use of computer based systems, including Microsoft Office Suite, databases and electronic

payment systems.
3. Working knowledge of electronic records management and purchasing and procurement systems.
4. An ability to engage effectively with a wide range of people exercising sensitivity, empathy and maintaining

confidentiality.
5. Proven initiative and adaptability with a high level of probity and conduct.
6. Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Desirable
1. Previous experience using learning management systems.
2. Previous experience working in a training, education and staff development.