Assessment & Planning Officer

Division: Corrective Services NSW

Location:
Silverwater, NSW, AU, 2128

Req ID: 77154

Assessment and Planning Officer – Clerk Grade 5/6

Metropolitan Remand & Reception Centre, Silverwater.

Location – Metropolitan Remand & Reception Centre.

Employment Type – Full Time

Salary - $99,938.00 pa- $110,271.00 pa + Superannuation + Leave Loading

Your role

Corrective Services NSW is seeking a proactive and dedicated Assessment and Planning Officer at the Metropolitan Remand & Reception Centre, Silverwater.

You will be responsible for the development, implementation and review of education and employment plans for offenders.

Coordinate the delivery of education services and programs within a correctional centre by the external education service provider to achieve the highest levels of program delivery in accordance with departmental policy, procedures and standards to contribute to the reduction of re-offending and increased community safety.

Working autonomously with a diverse range of people in a custodial setting, you will be supported by a statewide Education team.

Qualifications & Experience required:

• Current Driver Licence and willingness to drive as required by role
• Administration qualifications desirable
• Demonstrated experience in office administration Skills in people management, negotiation and conflict management
• Proficient in Microsoft applications (Excel, word, outlook)
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to interact and motivate inmates
• Willing to undertake training in Industry specific computer-based programs.

What you'll do

• Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the delivery of appropriate education and vocational training programs for offenders.
• Conduct assessments and planning activities to inform the development of offender education and employment plans.
• Contribute to offender case management by providing regular reports on inmate learning progress and achievement and by participating in a range of case management activities.
• Participate in centre-based activities to support the delivery of offender education and vocational training programs.

• Maintain related administrative duties including recording of offender participation, progress and achievement in accordance with established systems and processes.

• Maintain ethical practices in a dynamic and challenging environment.

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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

Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW) delivers professional correctional services and programs to reduce reoffending and create safer communities. We house remand and sentenced inmates in correctional centres and supervise offenders serving orders in the community.

CSNSW provides reports and advice to courts and releasing/parole authorities and assesses offenders in the community and in custody for relevant interventions to reduce their risks of reoffending. CSNSW works in partnership with other government and non-government justice and human services agencies to support victims, facilitate restorative justice and promote reintegration.

Apply now and join Australia's top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment

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 resume (maximum 5 pages).

Applications close Sunday 14th September :00pm

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