AddressCompany description:
Department of Communities and Justice
Job description:
Inspection and Research Officer, Clerk 7/8
Inspector of Custodial Services
- Ongoing (35 hrs. per week)
- Location: Sydney with flexible working arrangements available
- Clerk Grade 7/8, Base Salary ($99,431 - $110,064 plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
Your role
The Inspector of Custodial Services is appointed to inspect adult correctional facilities and youth justice centres, and report to Parliament on the findings of these inspections.
The Inspector also oversees the Official Visitor Program in correctional facilities and youth justice centres.
What you'll do
The successful applicant will undertake high level research and provide advice to ensure that functions under the Inspector of Custodial Services Act 2012 are carried out in a professional and timely manner.
Co-ordinate and participate in inspections and reviews of custodial centres and services.
You will also:
- Undertake high-level qualitative and quantitative research into the treatment of inmates and the condition of adult and juvenile custodial centres and services.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of custodial service inspection standards, methods, manuals and systems, practices, and policies of the Office of Inspector of Custodial Services.
- Participate in the planning and conduct of inspections and reviews of custodial centres and services.
- Assist with the preparation of statutory and non-statutory reports relating to inspections and reviews of custodial centres and services.
- Provide regular advice to the Senior Inspection/Research Officer and Inspector on the progress of research work and inspections.
What we're looking for
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
Appointments are subject to reference checks. Some roles may also require the following checks/ clearances:
- National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014
- Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012
Download the role description.
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 25 September 2022 (11:59 pm)
Got a question?
If you've got a question about applying or require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please, contact Paola Pina via **********@justice.nsw.gov.au
For more information about the role, please contact Ashmita Mudaliar ***************@justice.nsw.gov.au
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.
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.
Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic some interviews and assessments may be performed using alternative methods. For more information visit Our Process.
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
