Community Corrections Officer
Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of PermanencyDetails: ACT Corrective Services (ACTCS) is looking for highly motivated, values-driven professionals to join Community Operations as a Community Corrections Officer (CCO) ASO6.
A career as a CCO is unlike any other in the public service and is challenging and genuinely rewarding.
In collaboration with offenders, you will be required to assess, develop, implement and monitor case management plans that aim to reduce the potential for reoffending.
As a CCO, you will provide written and verbal reports to the Courts and releasing authorities regarding offender management, risk assessment, and intervention.
Community Corrections Officers are required to support and encourage individuals to make positive changes in their lives while monitoring compliance with conditions of their Order.
Case management and supervision may include conducting assessments at the individual's place of residence and/or employment.
To be successful in this role, you must work collaboratively, compose and edit complex written material, and demonstrate a high level of analytical and organisational skills.
A capacity to meet critical deadlines is essential.
While experience in working with offenders and relevant tertiary qualifications are highly desirable, we are interested in hearing from people from a variety of backgrounds.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experiences, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community.
We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes, and sexualities to apply.
Eligibility/ Other Requirements: Experience working in the criminal justice system and relevant tertiary qualifications are highly desirable.Must complete designated ACT Corrective Services Community Operations suite of training programs.Background police checks will be conducted.This position requires Working with Vulnerable People registration.To be eligible for permanent or temporary employment within the ACT Public Service (ACTPS), you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident, or hold a valid work visa.If an officer no longer holds a visa that permits them to work in Australia, their employment with the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) will be terminated.A driver's licence is essential.This position may require a pre-employment medical examination.How to Apply: To apply, applicants are required to submit three items:
A one-to-two-page written response addressing the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge, Behavioural Capabilities, having regard for the job requirements.A current curriculum vitae with the names and contact details of two referees (one should be a current Supervisor/Manager).A copy of your current driver's licence.
Please ensure you submit all three items.Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now Button Below.
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