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Northern Territory Police Force Darwin NT Job description Agency NT Police Force Work unit Screening Assessment for Employment NT Overview Job title: Manager NDIS Worker Screening Designation Administrative Officer 7 Job type: Full time Duration Ongoing Salary: $113,938 - $122,574 Location: Darwin Position number: 40890 RTF 341699 Closing: 02/03/2026 Contact officer: Kris Gesling, Business Improvement Manager, SAFE NT on 08 8922 13*** or ***************@pfes.nt.gov.au About the agency The NT Police Force, relevant to SAFE NT, manages screening and related employment checks. Apply online via the NT Jobs portal. 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 end-to-end functional leadership for NDIS Worker Screening within SAFE NT, ensuring effective, consistent and lawful operation of the scheme. The role is responsible for delegated decision-making, escalation management, quality assurance, and continuous operational improvement, while working collaboratively with internal teams, the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, other jurisdictions and relevant NT Government stakeholders. Context statement Screening Assessment for Employment Northern Territory (SAFE NT) is responsible for National Police Checks, Working with Children and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Employment Checks, and criminal history information release. Key duties and responsibilities Manage the ongoing operation of NDIS Worker Screening within SAFE NT, ensuring compliance with legislative and policy frameworks and alignment with national practice. Make delegated decisions on complex or escalated matters such as Special Provisions applications and identity exemptions. Act as the primary escalation point for NDIS Worker Screening matters, providing authoritative decisions, advice and resolution. Own and maintain quality assurance frameworks to support consistent, accurate and defensible decision-making. Liaise with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission and represent SAFE NT in relevant inter-jurisdictional forums and working groups. Collaborate with other NT Government agencies to support effective information sharing, policy alignment and operational delivery of the NDIS Worker Screening scheme. Monitor operational risks and emerging issues, providing high-level advice and recommendations to the Director, SAFE NT. Drive continuous improvement of NDIS Worker Screening processes, systems and practices, contributing to service efficiency and participant safety. Selection criteria Essential Demonstrated experience managing complex administrative or regulatory functions within a legislative framework, including the exercise of delegated decision-making authority. High-level knowledge of, or the ability to quickly acquire, expertise in regulatory screening, compliance or authorisation schemes operating within a national context. Strong judgement and analytical skills, with demonstrated ability to make defensible, risk-informed decisions in complex and sensitive matters. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to provide clear advice, prepare high-level reports and engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrated capacity to contribute to quality assurance, governance and continuous improvement activities in an operational setting. Desirable Formal qualifications in law, public administration, business, governance or a related discipline. Further information The successful applicant must have no significant criminal history record confirmed by a NTPFES criminal history and associations check. Important notice Be mindful of applying for jobs; do not share bank or credit card details, and report suspicious activity related to job ads. #J-18808-Ljbffr