Probation Officer

1 week ago

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia Tasmanian Government Full time

Probation Officer :

Department of Justice

Community Corrections

Southern Region

Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 16 August, :55 PM

Position details:

Applications close:

  • Wednesday 16 August, :55 PM AEST
    Award/Classification:
  • Tasmanian State Service Award
  • General Stream Band 4
    Salary:
- $78,246.00 to $90,062.

00 per annum
Employment type:

  • Permanent, fulltime
    Region:
  • South
    Location:
  • Hobart
    Job description:
  • Probation Officers help protect the community by supervising offenders on community based orders, addressing offending behaviours, providing opportunities for rehabilitation and ensure offenders comply with court orders. They work in close collaboration with the Courts, Parole Board, Tasmania Prison Service and Tasmania Police.

The Department of Justice supports reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants with disability.

If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact listed at the end of this vacancy.

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you.

Hours per fortnight:

73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.

Duties:

  • Conduct interviews, home visits and undertake assessments of offenders in order to provide accurate and timely advice to the Courts and the Parole Board in accordance with statutory requirements.
  • Identify and explore offending behaviours with the aim of assisting offenders to reduce the risk of reoffending.
  • Assess offender risk and needs, including criminogenic, personal and social needs and subsequently develop, implement and regularly review Individual Management Plans. Where appropriate, refer offenders to and conduct appropriate programmes.
  • Maintain accurate offender case notes and records.
  • Engage offenders and liaise with stakeholders in the progress of the Individual Management Plan.
  • Where relevant, assist in the throughcare, assessment and sentence planning for prison inmates and support the transition of offenders returning to the community.
  • Prepare documentation and undertake other actions to deal breaches of communitybased orders including attending court when required.
  • As required, operate the Community Service Order scheme in accordance with statutory requirements including:
  • Recruiting, training and supervise/manage Community Service Supervisors.
  • Managing and supporting offenders in the Scheme.
  • Undertake continuous professional development including regular supervision and case conferencing with team leaders.
  • Where appropriate, contribute to the training of staff, support and mentor peers and supervise students on work experience placements.
  • Contribute to the development of work practices, policies, programs, Community Corrections and criminal justice systems, where appropriate.

Pre-employment Checks:


The Head of State Service has determined that the person nominated for this vacancy is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer.


The following checks are to be conducted:

  • Pre-employment checks
  • Arson and fire setting
  • Violent crimes and crimes against the person
  • Sexrelated offences
  • Drug and alcohol related offences
  • Crimes involving dishonesty
  • Crimes involving deception
  • Making false declarations
  • Malicious damage and destruction to property
  • Serious traffic offences
  • Crimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and Justice
  • Crimes against Executive or the Legislative Power
  • Crimes involving Conspiracy
  • Disciplinary action in previous employment.
  • Identification check.

Desirable Requirements:

  • A current driver's licence.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents:
Statement of Duties (Generic) Probation Officer -

Statement of Duties (Generic) Probation Officer -

About the Department of Justice (Community Corrections).DOCX

About the Department of Justice (Community

Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form

Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form

FAQs Short Form

FAQs Short Form

How to apply:


To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.

We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Refer to the 'Information for Applicants (DOJ)' document for further information. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
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