Sentence Planning Advisor

A Sentence Planning Adviser will contribute to the day-to-day operations of Sentence Management Services performing sentence management functions either in a correctional centre or within a HUB environment at designated locations.

This role will have the primary responsibility of undertaking timely and accurate assessment of prisoners entering the correctional system and checking for their lawful detention and supervision. The role will also monitor and action administrative tasks in accordance with practices and procedures to ensure that an efficient and effective service is provided.

The essential requirements for this role are:

• An understanding of the criminal justice system or similar legislated work environment or alternatively demonstrated workplace experience that would evidence your ability to rapidly acquire this knowledge is highly desirable;
• Strong written and oral communication skills and an attention to detail in this regard;
• Problem solving skills and demonstrated ability to meet the challenges of a demanding work environment;
• Planning and organising skills to ensure tasks are completed within deadlines;
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills to support service delivery in an environment where engagement with a range of internal and external stakeholders is critical; and
• A proven skill set that will support your operating within an outcome driven environment that requires work completion autonomously and as part of a team.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.