A genuinely rewarding opportunity has emerged within ACT Corrective Services (ACTCS), for a highly motivated individual to temporarily join the Offender Reintegration unit, as the Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC) Induction and Screening Unit Team Leader. The AMC Induction and Screening Unit is responsible for the effective induction, screening and orientation of all new receptions into the AMC, using trauma informed practices. The Unit will ensure all detainees entering the AMC have their immediate welfare needs met and are provided with appropriate and relevant information and support while acknowledging the distress often experienced by people when they enter custody. The successful candidate will provide leadership to a team of employees and oversee the development and implementation of the induction, screening and orientation processes for detainees when they enter the AMC. In addition, you will manage the allocation of all detainees to employees on admission to custody, and monitor and support detainee progress in accordance with the ACTCS Rehabilitation Framework. Further to this, you will work in close partnerships with community-based accommodation, education and employment providers, advocacy bodies and drug and alcohol treatment centres, to create optimal opportunity for detainee ‘release readiness’ through early and effective service and program engagement. To be successful you will show demonstrated experience in managing and leading teams and possess excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills necessary to build rapport and work collaboratively and respectfully with a diverse range of stakeholders. 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: Relevant tertiary qualifications in a related field would be highly desirable. Eligible persons may be required to undergo a National Police Check. This position requires Working with Vulnerable People registration. 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: This is a temporary position available from end of February 2026 to 02 January 2027. Opportunities for flexible working options could include hybrid working, being a combination of working from home, designated office based and FlexiSpace working locations across the ACT, part-time hours, job-sharing, flexible start, and finish times. How to apply: Applicants are required to submit two 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) Please ensure you submit all items. Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below. Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act. LI-DNI Note This is a temporary position available from end of February 2026 to 02 January 2027.
