Aboriginal Residential Centre Supervisor - Clerk Grade 5/6 - Matraville

Aboriginal Residential Centre Supervisor - Clerk Grade 5/6Corrective Services IndustriesNunyara Community Offender Support Program Centre
Location – Long Bay Correctional Complex, Matraville
Employment Type – Ongoing, Full-Time roles
Salary - $93,295 -$102,941 pa + Superannuation + Leave Loading
About the Role
What you’ll do
The ideal candidates for these roles will supervise a Residential Centre in compliance with agency objectives and legislative requirements.
The purpose of the residential Supervisor is to provide professional management, support and assistance to the residents of a Residential Centre and facilitate effective and efficient implementation of the Program’s Policies and Procedures.
The role operates without close supervision, within the specific authorities and / or limitations as per organisational practice or the directions given by the Residential Centre Coordinator / Manager.
This role is committed to improving outcomes for the benefit of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This is a rotating, rostered position, working day and nights shifts across 7 days.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing support to Residents and Staff. The duties and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
• Resolve a range of family social and legal issues to ensure the placement and integration of residents into suitable community-based accommodation with provision of individual and group programs.
• Assess, provide individual counselling / advocacy and monitor progress of residents, as part of individual case plans.
• Participate in team case management of residents and develop case management plans and follow up plans, based on residents’ needs and goals.
• Participate in the provision of independent living skills and facilitation of group-based offender management programs.
• Maintain frequent contact with the relevant Community Corrections Office(s) to ensure adherence to supervision order requirements and notify them of any breaches, or potential breaches, of conditions of orders or unlawful behaviour.
• Supervise and instruct Residential Centre Assistants to ensure the effective and professional management of residents, and compliance with CSNSW policies and procedures.
• Enter case management information on relevant record management platforms as required in a timely and professional manner.
• Oversee financial transactions pertaining to resident board and lodging, adhering to relevant policy and procedure.
• Proven cultural capability, which includes lived experience, knowledge and understanding of contemporary social issues affecting Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, including skills in identifying and/or responding to the diverse needs of Aboriginal people experiencing significant trauma and disadvantage.
• As an Identified role, this role is open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons, Australia’s First Nations people. Where a position is identified, an applicant’s race is a genuine occupational qualification and authorised by Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
What we’re looking for
• Formal post-secondary educational qualifications and/or experience in welfare related work or social science environment, or significant experience gained by working in similar related areas is highly desired
• Current First Aid Certificate or willing to obtain one within 3 months of employment with Corrective Services NSW
• Current driver license and preparedness to drive a vehicle while performing the role.
Download the role description.
We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply, you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.
We do work that really matters
Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.
Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!
Are you ready to join us?
Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date resume (maximum 5 pages).
Where a position is identified, an applicant’s race is a genuine occupational qualification under the exception in Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
There are two alternatives to confirming your Aboriginality, one of which must be uploaded to be considered for the role as follows. Either will be accepted:
Confirmation of Aboriginality form
or
Written confirmation from 2-3 Aboriginal organisations within the community in which you live/work, which addresses the three criteria listed below:
• is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, and
• identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and
• is accepted as a such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
For more information and advice on applying for roles at DCJ, visit Careers for Aboriginal people https://www.dcj.nsw.gov.au/about-us/careers-at-dcj/pathways/careers-for-aboriginal-people.html
Applications close 11:59pm, Tuesday 16th April 2024
Got a question?
For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Alissa Beddy via Alissa.Beddy@dcj.nsw.gov.au
If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please contact Jessica Saliba via Jessica.Saliba@dcj.nsw.gov.au
Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit
We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.
Other Information
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
For more information visit Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website.
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Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
Join the team at Nunyara where you can use your skils to support and provide assistance to the residents. Rewarding role with potential career development. Great salary and entitlements!
Department of Communities and Justice
Join the team at Nunyara where you can use your skils to support and provide assistance to the residents. Rewarding role with potential career development. Great salary and entitlements!