North Coast region is seeking applicants to fill the role of Probation Services Officer (AO4).
The current temporary vacancy (1) is located at our Gympie District Office.
The vacancy is for a period of up to 12 months with possible extension.
Community Corrections is responsible for supervising adult offenders in the community.
The Probation Services Officer ensures a high level of community safety through ensuring offender compliance with the reporting requirements and conditions of community-based orders and reparation orders through supervising and case managing offenders.
The role also undertakes court administration duties for the office and has an equal focus upon actively maintaining community networks and ongoing relationship development with stakeholders to ensure sustainable community service projects.
Within the context of the role responsibilities, the ideal applicant will be someone who can competitively demonstrate their knowledge, skills and experiences and their suitability against the Leadership competencies for Queensland (Individual contributor): Vision, Results and Accountability in the context of the essential requirements for this role.
The Essential Requirements For This Role ArePlanning and organising skills to ensure tasks are completed within deadlines; that requires work completion autonomously and as part of a team.Interpersonal and negotiation skills to support service delivery in an environment where engagement with a range of internal and external stakeholders is critical.Awareness for sensitivity and confidentiality of issues and information and a commitment to maintaining personal compliance with legislative provisions relating to confidentiality and privacy.Strong communication skills and experience in conducting difficult conversations, problem solving and negotiating resolutions.Possession of a C class licence. Responsibilities Of The Role IncludeEnsure supervision and monitoring of offenders on reparation and/or other orders in accordance with legislation and operating practice guidelines.Undertake direct interaction with offenders regarding the resolution of issues pertaining to reporting requirements and their ability to comply with order conditions.Identify and respond appropriately to risks arising from offender management including appropriate liaison with management as required.Understand and execute responsibilities in accordance with governance mechanisms to deliver compliance and support business improvement.Ensure the timely provision of service and advice to courts, boards and other agencies regarding offenders.Complete the administration of contravention documentation for offenders subject to community-based orders and/or other orders in consultation with Case Management Officers.Contribute to case management and sentence management activities for offenders.Demonstrate skills in report writing and case noting to a professional standard expected for the audience of both internal and external stakeholders.Develop productive relationships with service providers and the community generally to enhance the community's regard for probation and parole services.Conduct drug testing of offenders and maintain accurate statistics as required.Prepare accurate and timely breach documentation.Execute duties as an officer of the Court.Ensure security, maintenance, accuracy, access and appropriateness of case notes and intervention reports for appropriate staff and approved internal and external authorities.Supervise offenders participating in community service work and undertake other surveillance activities as required within the district office. Applications will remain current for up to 12 months after the closing date.
If you are required to relocate from your place of residence to accept an appointment, you may be eligible for reimbursement for certain expenses in accordance with legislation, policy and established practice.
You should discuss appointment expenses with the Panel Chair if you are invited for further assessment.
For further information with regards to the position requirements please refer to the attached role description.
Applications to remain current for 12 months. Occupational group: Community Care
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