Canine Unit Supervisor

1 week ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Act Government Full time

ACT Corrective Services (ACTCS) is looking for a suitably qualified person with demonstrated life experience, personal integrity, self-confidence and exceptional communication skills to become a Canine Unit Supervisor (Correctional Officer Class 2), at the Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC).

The ACTCS Canine Unit is a small unit based at the AMC deploying Correctional Dogs as part of the strategic response to contraband reduction. The ACTCS Canine Unit requires a dynamic, proactive and experienced dog handler to develop and drive their capability and meet the needs of the AMC.

The successful applicant will be responsible for the deployment of Correctional Dogs, undertaking canine search operations and maintaining and monitoring the welfare of the Correctional Dogs, ensuring all legislative requirements around the care of working dogs, is adhered to.

In addition, you will monitor the performance and conduct regular training and assessment of Dog Handler teams to ensure Dog Handler instructor qualifications are maintained, source, assess and coordinate the procurement of Correctional Dogs and manage the safe storage of training drugs, including the renewal of training drugs with Australian Federal Police.

Further, you will contribute to workforce planning to ensure the effective deployment of Correctional Dogs in the corrections environment, supporting custodial staff and work collaboratively with the Operations Group and Intelligence Unit to develop strategies for the reduction of drug/contraband introduction to the prison.

To be successful, you will demonstrate exceptional communication and interpersonal skills in addition to leadership and management skills. You will also demonstrate a passion for people and a commitment to the promotion of a positive and rehabilitative culture and environment.

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**
- Nationally recognized Certificate IV in Training & Assessment is highly desirable.
- Training in Detection Dog handling by a recognised authority is highly desirable.
- Relevant custodial experience or Certificate III in Correctional Practice is essential. If Certificate III in Correctional Practice is not held it must be attained within 12 months of date of entry to the service.
- Background / Security clearance checks will be conducted.
- Must be an Australian Citizen or hold the right to work in Australia.
- Driver's license is essential.
- This position does require a pre-employment medical.
- 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)
- This position requires a reasonable level of fitness.

**How to Apply**: To apply, applicants are required to submit three items:

- A one to three page written response addressing the Professional/Technical skills and Knowledge and Behavioural Capabilities, having regard for the job requirements;
- a current curriculum vitae with the names and contact details of two referees (one should be a current Supervisor/Manager); and
- a copy of your current driver's licence.

Please ensure you submit all three items.

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