Case Management Officer

Division: Corrective Services NSW
- Location: Bathurst, NSW, AU, 2795 Lithgow, NSW, AU, 2790
- Req ID: 72654

**Case Management Officer**

**Bathurst/Lithgow Correctional Centre**

**Location: Bathurst/Lithgow Correctional Centre**

**Position: Ongoing Opportunity Available**

**Salary: Clerk Grade 5/6 - $97,027.00 per annum plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading**

**Your role**

As a Case Management Officer at Bathurst/Lithgow Correctional Centre, you’ll play a pivotal role in the rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders. Through evidence-based practices, you’ll help create and guide intervention plans that address the root causes of offending and reduce the risk of recidivism.

This is a unique opportunity for individuals passionate about community safety and personal transformation to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant regional setting.

**What you’ll do**

As part of the dedicated team, you will:

- Deliver a full range of case management services to offenders, ensuring all activities comply with relevant legislation, policies, and guidelines.
- Conduct assessments to identify risks and needs, developing personalised case plans to support offenders through their rehabilitation journey.
- Guide offenders using motivational interviewing and strengths-based approaches, encouraging positive behavioural changes.
- Collaborate with service providers to refer offenders to programs and interventions that align with their case plans.
- Monitor the progress of case plans and ensure compliance with judicial requirements, providing regular updates and reports.
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate successful reintegration for offenders upon release, enhancing their transition back into the community.

**What we’re looking for**
- Proven experience in delivering evidence-based interventions for diverse offender groups, particularly those with complex needs.
- Expertise in using risk assessments and case management tools to develop targeted intervention plans.
- Strong problem-solving abilities, with experience in addressing challenging behaviours through behavioural interventions.
- Knowledge of contemporary correctional practices and a strong commitment to offender rehabilitation and reducing recidivism.
- Experience working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure a cohesive and supportive case management process.
- Current Certificate IV in Correctional Practice with the necessary Units of Competency for this role - or the capacity to complete Certificate IV in Correctional Practice (internal training offered by Corrective Services Academy) in accordance with specified timeframes)
- Tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent years of experience in human services fields is preferred.

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**Why Work With Us?**
- Meaningful Impact: Make a real difference by supporting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism.
- Professional Development: Access comprehensive training, including the Certificate IV in Correctional Practice, and career advancement opportunities.
- Supportive Environment: Join a collaborative team passionate about community safety.
- Regional Lifestyle: Experience the benefits of living and working in a vibrant regional community, with access to unique natural attractions and a relaxed lifestyle.
- Competitive Conditions: Enjoy excellent pay, flexible work options, and a variety of employee wellbeing programs.

**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.

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**We do work that really matters**

Working for Corrective Services NSW 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.

**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**Monday 21st March 2025 at 11:59pm AEST.

**Got a question?**

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**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.

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