Bulletin 19 - proposed Northern Territory Public Sector 2025-2029 Enterprise Agreement - issued 4 June 2026

The purpose of this bulletin is to distribute the proposed improved proposed Correctional Officer (NTPS) 2025–2029 Enterprise Agreement for your consideration prior to casting your vote. Read the proposed agreement PDF (823.1 KB).

To assist you to understand the differences between your current agreement and the proposed new agreement, read the explanatory notes PDF (356.5 KB) highlighting the changes compared with the current agreement.

You should read these documents to understand the agreement you will be voting on when the ballot opens. Printed copies of the proposed new agreement and explanatory notes will be available around workplaces for your information.

This revised offer aligns in full to the recommendation PDF (856.1 KB) handed down by the Fair Work Commission following constructive and productive discussions with the United Workers Union and its delegates over the past 6 weeks, including agreement on the Operating Models and addressing approved staffing levels in Correctional Centres.

My application to the Fair Work Commission under s240 was in an attempt to resolve negotiations in a more timely manner than the last agreement. I would encourage you to read the recommendation and note the significant improvements over the last offer taken to vote in March 2026 and weigh this up in your decision when casting your vote.

Read the details of the full offer.

Please contact Workforce Services on 1800 225 547 or notify your manager if you:

• need assistance in reading or understanding the proposed agreement
• do not have access to these documents.

Make your vote count

Ballot timetable

The ballot process will be conducted online by Vero Engagement and Voting Solutions Pty Ltd (Vero) and the timeline is as follows:

The ballot opens on 15 June 2026, and I encourage you to have your say by casting a vote.

The ballot process will be conducted online. An email will be sent to you at your NTPS email address on 15 June 2026. This email will be sent by Vero and will contain your unique login credentials to access the voting portal along with steps on how to cast and submit your confidential electronic vote.

Your ballot will be emailed using the email account details contained in myHR. If you won’t have access to your NTPS email during the ballot period or would prefer the electronic ballot to be sent to your private email account, please contact support@verovoting.com.au or call 1300 702 898 and provide your updated details (preferred email account) as soon as possible.

If the majority of employees who vote, vote Yes and the Fair Work Commission approves the agreement, it will replace the current agreement and the first pay increases will be backdated to 23 April 2026.

If this improved offer is not accepted at ballot, I will consider further options under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) to resolve the dispute, noting that all available options to reach agreement through negotiation will have been exhausted.

More information

Regular updates in relation to the bargaining process will be posted to the OCPE webpage at Correctional Officer (NTPS) Enterprise Agreement page.

You should read these documents to understand the agreement you will be voting on when the ballot opens. Links to other relevant documents can be found here:

• Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)
• Public Sector Employment and Management Act and Regulations, By-Laws, Employment Instructions and Determinations
• Northern Territory legislation
• Commonwealth legislation
• Previous bulletins relating to these negotiations.

For further information on the proposed new agreement (or materials referenced in the agreement), the explanatory notes or the ballot process, email OCPE at enquiries.ocpe@nt.gov.au.

Nicole Hurwood
Commissioner for Public Employment
4 June 2026