AddressCompany description:
Department of Communities and Justice
Job description:
Classification and Placement Officer, Clerk Grade 5/6 -
Cooma Correctional Centre - Temporary up to 12 months
Corrective Services
- Inclusive Team Environment and Culture
- Salary - $93,295.00 - $102,941.00pa plus superannuation and leave loading
- Existing Opportunity and Talent Pool for future opportunities within our Correctional Centres.
Your role
Coordinate and facilitate the Classification and Placement processes, policy and procedures to achieve the appropriate, efficient and effective placement of inmates statewide.
What you'll do
Coordinate and participate in the operatons of the Classification and Placement process in a custodial environment to achieve quality outcomes.
- Coordinate and participate in the Classification Placement Team (CPT) assessments in accordance with delegated authority.
- Provide advice to internal and external stakeholders on the full scope of Inmate Classification and Placement Procedures including all responsibilities, requirements and processes Resolve issues on classification and placement of inmates and contribute to the development and modification of systems and operational procedures for continual improvement of classification and placement practices.
- Conduct thorough analysis of information to ensure critical and relevant information concerning an inmate is reviewed in accordance with their CPT review and that it is stored in their inmates Case File.
- Generate reports, identify inmates to be transferred, complete required checks and documentation and communicate with Inmate Transfer Section in order to facilitate S 23 Requests.
- Review and monitor records of inmate numbers, population mix and status and assessments to provide details to Correctional Centre and Classification Management including inmates who are of interest to DIAC.
- Participate in the Classification Placement Team (CPT) with the Functional Case Manager. Classification of inmates is approved by Classification Manager or Deputy Manager.
What we are looking for:
- You will be a positive minded individual who is resilient by nature and able to effectively build positive relationships within a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Balancing the needs of offender classification whilst ensuring goals identified within the case plan are achieved.
- Adapting workloads and adjusting priorities to ensure the completion of necessary tasks while coping with unplanned events/emergencies.
Key knowledge and experience:
Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply current legislation, policies and procedures in respect Classification, Reception, Screening and Induction, and movements.
Understanding of contemporary corrections issues and priorities.
Essential requirements:
Current and valid driving licence and willingness to travel within NSW.
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.
What We Offer
We offer a variety of benefits, including:
A challenging and rewarding career
Flexible, autonomous work environment
Competitive pay and conditions
Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities.
Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.
Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.
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.
Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW) delivers professional correctional services and programs to reduce the risk of re-offending and enhance public safety. It serves a key function of the NSW Communities and Justice Sector by providing effective, safe and humane management of offenders both in custody and in the community CSNSW also works in partnership with other government and community agencies to ensure that offenders and their families are supported.
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 résumé (maximum 5 pages).
Applications close: Sunday 2nd June 2024 at 11:59pm AEST.
Got a question?
For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Kellie Pincott on **************@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 call Tamara Duffy on 0482 665 *** or via ************@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.
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
