Senior Community Corrections Officer at Department of Justice WA

Job Description:

Latest Job Information from Company Department of Justice WA as position Senior Community Corrections Officer. If Job Vacancy Senior Community Corrections Officer in Kununurra WA matches your criteria, please send your latest application/CV directly through the latest and most updated job site Jobkos.

Every job may not be easy to apply for, because as a new candidate / prospective employee must meet several qualifications and requirements according to the criteria sought by the Company. Hopefully the career information from Department of Justice WA as the position Senior Community Corrections Officer below matches your qualifications.

Relocation supports available to eligible Interstate applicants.

This is a permanent, full time vacancy.  

About Justice

When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.

About the role

The Senior Community Corrections Officer (SCCO) reports to the Team Leader and operates as part of the Branch case management team with responsibility for case management of offenders or defendants (in accordance with Orders and appropriate standards) who present a greater degree of complexity and/or potential harm to the safety of the community.  

Working as a SCCO you will be involved in:

• Providing assessments and managing offenders or defendants who present a greater degree of complexity and/or potential harm to the safety of the community as required.
• Providing written and verbal advice on bail, sentencing, releasing authorities and external agencies.
• Undertaking screening and assessment of offenders to determine risk and developing viable intervention plans.
• Using culturally appropriate work practices when working with Aboriginal people and other cultural groups.
• Working collaboratively and liaising with other agencies, divisions and stakeholders and communities in relation to allocated offenders subject to the High Risk Serious Offenders Act 2020.
• Under the direction of the Team Leader, allocating, reviewing and endorsing reports, cases, associated activities, monitoring standards of work produced and recommending remedial action.

Eligibility

Permanent positions - To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the West Australian Public Sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia.

Special conditions - Applicates must possess a current C Class Driver's License and have the ability to drive a 4WD motor vehicle.

Benefits and opportunities

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Career pathway opportunities.
• Learning and development opportunity programs
• Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.
• Relocation assistance/allowance available for applicants relocating from Interstate.

Application process

How to apply

Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.

We require you to submit:

1. Provide a comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.
2. A written statement no more than two (2) pages addressing the following Job-Related Requirements and Role Specific Criteria. Please provide examples to support your claims.
• Achieve Results
• Builds Productive Relationships
• Knowledge and understanding of legislation and best practice relating to the management of offenders and defendants in the community.
3. Contact details of two work related referees

All remaining Job-Related Requirements and Role Specific Criteria will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.

Subsequent Vacancies

Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies in the Department of Justice for a period of twelve (12) months, in accordance with Part 5 (General Appointment) of the Commissioner's Instructions No. 2: Filling a Public Sector Vacancy and Commissioner's Instructions and No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies. Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered during this period.

Candidate Search

If required, we may choose to supplement the field of applications by conducting a Candidate Search.

For further job-related information

If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Cassandra Gilbert, Manager, Adult Community Corrections on (08) 9158 38***for a confidential discussion.

Equity and Diversity

The Department of Justice is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, women, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and other diversity groups.

Applicants with disability requiring adjustments or accessibility support at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the ‘Further Information' section or contact the Diversity and Inclusion team on ***************@justice.wa.gov.au or (08) 9264 17***for a confidential discussion.

Submitting your application

Applicants are requested to apply online. To submit your application, click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this advertisement.

Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.

If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone RAMS Helpdesk ************@bigredsky.com on 1300 733 056 for assistance.

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Job Info:

• Company: Department of Justice WA
• Position: Senior Community Corrections Officer
• Work Location: Kununurra WA
• Country: AU

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