Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment

Bulletin 20 - Ballot open - issued 15 June 2026

Vote nowBallot open – have your say

The ballot for the proposed Correctional Officer (NTPS) 2025-2029 Enterprise Agreement has now opened.

It is important that you have your say by voting on the proposed agreement.

Your vote needs to be received prior to the ballot closing at 10am on Monday 29 June 2026.

All employees who will be covered by the Correctional Officer (NTPS) 2025-2029 Enterprise Agreement are eligible to vote. You do not need to be a union member to participate in the ballot.

Your pay, your future

Find out details of the full offer or get key highlights by watching this short clip on Youtube.

Why vote yes

I encourage you to give favourable consideration as this offer aligns to the Fair Work Commissioner’s recommendation in full and maintains your existing package of competitive leave and other entitlements and a range of improvements such as:

  • Guaranteed pay and conditions:
    • pay increases of 3%, 3%, 3.5% and 3.5% or CPI (whichever is greater
    • first salary increase backdated to 23 April 2026 with the next pay increase to occur 2 December 2026.
  • Wellness and fitness capability allowance:
    • can be used to purchase fitness related equipment
    • $1,000 reimbursement available to all employees to support wellness, with an additional $1,000 available to Dog Squad and IAT to support fitness capability.
  • Leave provisions:
    • new organ donor leave
    • improved blood donor leave
    • Improved time off in lieu provisions with 120 hours able to be accrued and used within 12 months
    • improved personal leave to cover medical attendance and preventative health matters
    • improved leave to engage in voluntary emergency management activities
    • improved compassionate leave provisions.
  • Employer commitments
    • assessment of work camp correctional facilities
    • commitment to continue workplace reviews to enhance employee wellbeing and reduce operational impact of absences
    • core training requirements into the Agreement.

How to vote

Today, Monday 15 June 2026, you will receive an email link from Vero engagement and voting solutions, providing you with your unique login credentials and details about how to cast your confidential vote.

If you do not receive this email or require assistance with how to vote, please contact Vero at Support@verovoting.com.au or call 1300 702 898.

Details of the ballot process and timeline can be found in Bulletin 18 and Bulletin 19.

Vero engagement and voting solutions

Vero is an independent third-party provider, delivering impartial voting services Australia wide.

The Vero ballot process ensures all employee personal details and their vote remain confidential with end-to-end encryption and anonymity to ensure integrity of the ballot process.

I will advise employees of the ballot result via a bulletin and notice on the Correctional Officer (NTPS) Enterprise Agreement.

Make your vote count

Every vote is important and can make a difference. I encourage you to take part in this ballot by casting your vote.

The way you vote is your choice and will be confidential.

More information

Links to the proposed agreement, explanatory notes and relevant documents referenced in the proposed agreement are available at Bulletin 19. There should also be hard copies of the proposed agreement and explanatory notes in your workplace.

For further information on the proposed agreement, the explanatory notes or the ballot process, please contact OCPE via email on Enquiries.OCPE@nt.gov.au.

All bulletins and information sheets on the process of bargaining proposals for the new Agreement can be accessed on the Correctional Officer (NTPS) Enterprise Agreement.

Nicole Hurwood
Commissioner for Public Employment
June 2026