Justice Housing Program Officer
Full-time TemporaryDetails: ACT Corrective Services (ACTCS) is seeking applications from highly motivated, experienced and suitable individuals to temporarily join Offender Reintegration as a Justice Housing Program Officer (ASO6), from December 2024 until 30 June 2026.
The role of Justice Housing Program Officer presents an enormous opportunity to shape service provision for people with high and complex needs, working collaboratively with government, the community services sector and people with lived experience of the justice system, to make a tangible difference in the Canberra community.
The successful applicant will coordinate the Justice Housing Program (JHP) initiative, which aims to reduce the population in the Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC) and reduce reoffending behaviour, through the provision of temporary accommodation for various cohorts of justice-involved people.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate strong administrative capability, have the ability to think and act in a busy operational environment and possess sound interpersonal, organisational and communication skills necessary to build rapport with a diverse range of stakeholders, including detainees at the AMC.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, 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 disability, 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 with people with complex and high needs, in a criminal justice or housing context, is highly desirable.Prior to commencement, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.A current driver's licence is essential.Current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Check) Act 2011 is required.How to Apply: To apply, applicants are required to submit three items:
A one to three page written response addressing the professional/technical skills and knowledge and 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 drivers licence.Please ensure you submit all required items.
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now Button Below.
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