ACT Corrective Services (ACTCS) is seeking applications from highly motivated and conscientious people to join the Offender Reintegration branch as a Reintegration Officer (ASO5). The primary function of the Reintegration initiative is to reduce the likelihood of reoffending through coordinating existing supports and services to assist ex-detainees integrate into the community as positive contributors. The successful applicant will be responsible for supporting detainees, both pre-release and post-release, from the Alexander Maconochie Centre who are returning to the ACT Community. You will work directly with clients who may/may not be under supervision with Community Corrections and you will act as a point of contact for those clients. In addition, Reintegration Officers will be required to establish and support referrals to services surrounding: Community supervision requirements – encompassing Parole and Good Behaviour Orders; Basic needs; Accommodation; Health care / mental health; Income support and employment; Restoring connections with family, community and culture. To be successful, you will demonstrate strong administrative capability, have the ability to think and act in a busy operational environment, possess excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills necessary to build rapport with a diverse range of stakeholders. Additionally, you will have the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships and act with diplomacy and discretion when dealing with sensitive issues. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply. Eligibility/Other Requirements: Eligible persons may be required to undergo a National Police Check. A current class ‘C’ driver’s licence is essential. 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 - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra (act.gov.au) To be eligible for permanent or temporary employment within the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident or hold a valid work visa. If an officer no longer holds a visa that permits them to work in Australia, their employment with the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) will be terminated. Notes: 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 two items: (1) a two-page written response addressing the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge, Behavioural Capabilities, having regard for the job requirements; (2) a current curriculum vitae with the names and contact details of two referees (one should be a current Supervisor/Manager. Please ensure you submit both items. Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below. LI-DNI
