ACT Corrective Services (ACTCS) is seeking experienced and highly motivated professionals to fill the position of Cultural Engagement Officer (ASO6), within Service Improvement and Community Operations. The successful applicants will play a key role within Community Operations, supporting staff to work effectively to improve outcomes for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples and providing individual case support and expertise at the operational level. In this role, you will aim to develop more systemic approaches to cultural engagement, including development of relationships with key stakeholder organisations. In addition to this, you will promote and apply the principles of contemporary best practices in relation to offender management, including written reports to the Courts, releasing authorities and other statutory bodies in relation to offender management, risk and intervention outcomes. To be successful you will need to possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and should be able to build and maintain relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients, Elders, stakeholders and community members. 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. In addition, reasonable adjustments can be made. Eligibility/Other requirements: Driver’s licence (Class C) is essential. This position requires 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) Notes: This is an Identified position in accordance with Section 27(4) of the Public Sector Management Act 1994 and is only open to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander lived experience and cultural capability is considered essential and therefore confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage may be requested. How to apply: To apply, applicants are required to submit three items: 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) A copy of your current driver’s licence. Please ensure you submit all three items. Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below. LI-DNI
