AddressThe position is part of a skilled team committed to effective program delivery for offenders and detainees in both the community and in custody.
Working closely with other Programs Officers, under the direction of a Team Leader, you will deliver therapeutic and psychoeducational programs to detainees in the Alexander Maconochie Centre and offenders engaged with Community Corrections. This is a unique opportunity for the right candidates to work with challenging clients in facilitating high quality programs with a strong focus on reducing risk and encouraging rehabilitation.
You will deliver programs in line with national best practice and further, you will provide professional advice, input and support in relation to all aspects of program planning and delivery within the AMC and Community Corrections. To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to, contemporary best practice in relation to program facilitation. You will also be able to demonstrate significant skill and expertise (or a capacity to quickly develop relevant skill and expertise) in trauma informed practice, research, planning, as well as well-developed group facilitation skills. You will have a proactive approach to detainee and offender management including ability to liaise with internal stakeholders and professional supervisors and be able to demonstrate an ability to compile and contribute verbal and written reports.
The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility/ Other Requirements: Compliance Requirements/Qualifications
1.Experience working with offenders is highly desirable.
2.Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, such as Psychology, Education, Social Work or Behavioural Sciences are highly desirable.
3.This position requires Working with Vulnerable People registration.
4.The successful candidate may be required to undertake some evening work and may be provided the opportunity to perform some weekend work.
5.Background police checks will be conducted.
6.Driver’s licence is essential.
7.The occupant of this role will be required to work at various ACTCS locations including the AMC and 2 Constitution Avenue, Canberra City.
How to Apply: Applicants are required to submit three items: (1) one-to-three-page written response addressing the professional/technical skills and knowledge and behavioural capabilities, having regard for the job requirements; (2) a current curriculum vitae including the names and contact details of two referees, with one referee being a current supervisor/manager; and (3) a copy of your Driver’s Licence. Please ensure you submit all three items.
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