Programs Officer

1 day ago


Canberra, Australia ACT Government Full time

A challenging and genuinely rewarding career opportunity has emerged within ACT Corrective Services (ACTCS), for highly motivated and values-driven professionals to fill the role of Programs Officer (ASO6), within Offender Reintegration.

These positions are based at the Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC), in a highly skilled team committed to effective program delivery for offenders and detainees in both the community and in custody. Working closely with other Programs Officers, and under the direction of the Team Leader, you will facilitate a range of offence specific, offence related, psychoeducational and wellbeing group work and counselling programs to detainees in the Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC) and offenders engaged with Community Corrections.

In addition, you will undertake program suitability assessments of detainees and offenders, liaise with case managers, program facilitators and professional supervisors to ensure program delivery integrity and actively participate in evaluating programs, contributing to a continuous process of review to ensure program quality, integrity and effectiveness is maintained and enhanced.

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 the ability to liaise with internal stakeholders and professional supervisors and an ability to compile and contribute to 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**
- Experience working with offenders is highly desirable.
- Tertiary qualifications in the Psychological, Education, Social Work or Behavioural Sciences are highly desirable.
- Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the _Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011_ is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration (act.gov.au)
- Background police checks will be conducted.
- Driver’s licence is essential.
- The occupant of this role will be required to work at various ACT Corrective Services locations including the Alexander Maconochie Centre and 2 Constitution Avenue, Canberra City.

**Notes**:There are several permanent and temporary positions available. Temporary positions are available for six months.

An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.

**How to Apply**: To apply, applicants are required to submit three items: (1) a one to three page written response addressing the professional/technical skills and knowledge, behavioural capabilities, having regard for the job requirements; (2) a current resume with the names and contact details of two referees (one should be a current Supervisor/Manager); and (3) a copy of their driver’s licence. Please ensure you submit all required items.

LI-DNI

**Note**:
There are several permanent and temporary positions available. Temporary positions are available for six months.



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