Assessment and Planning Officer

Assessment and Planning Officer – Clerk Grade 5/6

Cessnock Correctional Centre

Location – Cessnock, Correctional CentreEmployment Type – Ongoing Salary - $99,938pa - $110,271pa + Superannuation + Leave Loading

Your role

Corrective Services NSW is seeking a proactive and dedicated Assessment and Planning Officer at Cessnock Correctional Centre.

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

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

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.

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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 Friday 14th November 202511:59pm

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Other Information

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