Aboriginal Client Service Officer, Clerk Grade 5/6, Leichhardt Community Corrections (Corrective Services NSW)

Ongoing role
Clerk Grade 5/6 Salary ($85,744 – $94,610), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
Rewarding and unique career opportunity

About the Company

The Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) was formed in 2019 with the merger of two former departments Family and Community Services (FACS) and Justice. By combining FACS and Justice, the two former agencies are now able to work together as DCJ to support everyone’s right to access justice, to help families, and to promote early intervention and inclusion, in order to provide benefits for the whole community.

Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW) delivers professional correctional services and programs to reduce the risk of re-offending and enhance public safety. It serves a key function of the NSW Communities & Justice sector by providing effective, safe and humane management of offenders both in custody and in the community CSNSW also works in partnership with other government and community agencies to ensure that offenders and their families are supported.

Community Corrections is one arm of CSNSW that supervises offenders who are subject to community-based orders imposed by the courts or State Parole Authority. Community Corrections aims to reduce the impact of crime on the community by effectively case managing offenders to achieve resettlement and successful order completion.

About the role

Provide advice and support to Community Corrections Officers in the case management of identified offender groups in a culturally sensitive manner and ensure appropriate case plans and supervision is implemented consistent with CSNSW mission of reduction of re-offending.

Identify and build collaborative community networks and partnerships to improve the effectiveness of community offender programs for identified offender group.

Act as a resource for Community Corrections Managers to develop effective CSNSW-wide culturally appropriate offender programs.

Successful applicants will be required to attend an Integrated Induction Court for up to one week

For more information, please click here to download the role description

About you

Previous experience and skills in developing and maintaining stakeholder relationships specifically with Aboriginal organisations
Previous experience in engaging with the Aboriginal community and connecting with elders
High level of communication skills
Be able to work independently and report back to management in a timely manner

Essential Requirements

Proof of Aboriginality
Current and valid driving licence and willingness to travel within NSW
Knowledge of Aboriginal culture, history and the justice system

Benefits

35-hour week Monday to Friday
Diverse workplace with equal opportunity
Access to staff benefits

How to apply

Attach a cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role as specified in the role description
Attach an up-to-date resume detailing your skills and experience.

For application enquiries or technical issues, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via:

Email: CSNSWTA@justice.nsw.gov.au or

Phone: 1800 810 316 (option 2)

For specific information about the role, please contact Bill.Kearney@justice.nsw.gov.au

Closing date: Monday 21st June 2021, 11:59 pm

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

If you require an adjustment within the recruitment process, please contact Mariyah Hanif via email Mariyah.Hanif@justice.nsw.gov.au and advise us of your preferred method of communication.

If you are looking for more information about workplace adjustments at DCJ, please visit our Careers site.

To ensure recruitment at the Department of Communities and Justice continues without interruption during the COVID-19 pandemic, some interviews and assessments may be performed using alternative methods. This may include video interviewing, telephone interviewing and online assessments. If you are successful following review of your application, you may need to perform assessments and/or interviews via online platforms using a PC, laptop or smart phone. By doing so, we will be adhering to the strict social distancing advice currently in place.

Talent Pools

A talent pool maybe created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months. If a vacancy arises in your preferred location during this time, you may be contacted and asked to attend the location to meet the manager. From there a final decision will be made regarding whether to activate the talent pool. Offers are based on location preference, capabilities, knowledge and experience.

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