Description:
Company description:Department of Communities and Justice
Job description:
Senior Case Management Officer - Talent Pool
Broken Hill Correctional Centre
Location: Broken Hill Correctional Centre
Position: Talent Pool
Salary: Clerk Grade 7/8- $110,266.00 per annum plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
Thinking about a career with Corrective Services NSW?
We offer custodial and non-custodial roles across the centre.
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⏰ Tuesday 29 April | 5:00pm - 9:00pm
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Your role
As a Senior Case Management Officer at Broken Hill Correctional Centre, you'll play a pivotal role in the rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders. Through evidence-based practices, you'll help create and guide intervention plans that address the root causes of offending and reduce the risk of recidivism.
This is a unique opportunity for individuals passionate about community safety and personal transformation to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant regional setting.
What you'll do
As part of the dedicated team, you will:
- Deliver a full range of case management services to offenders, ensuring all activities comply with relevant legislation, policies, and guidelines.
- Conduct assessments to identify risks and needs, developing personalised case plans to support offenders through their rehabilitation journey.
- Guide offenders using motivational interviewing and strengths-based approaches, encouraging positive behavioural changes.
- Collaborate with service providers to refer offenders to programs and interventions that align with their case plans.
- Monitor the progress of case plans and ensure compliance with judicial requirements, providing regular updates and reports.
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate successful reintegration for offenders upon release, enhancing their transition back into the community.
What we're looking for
- Proven experience in delivering evidence-based interventions for diverse offender groups, particularly those with complex needs.
- Expertise in using risk assessments and case management tools to develop targeted intervention plans.
- Strong problem-solving abilities, with experience in addressing challenging behaviours through behavioural interventions.
- Knowledge of contemporary correctional practices and a strong commitment to offender rehabilitation and reducing recidivism.
- Experience working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure a cohesive and supportive case management process.
- Current Certificate IV in Correctional Practice with the necessary Units of Competency for this role - or the capacity to complete Certificate IV in Correctional Practice (internal training offered by Corrective Services Academy) in accordance with specified timeframes)
- Tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent years of experience in human services fields is preferred.
Download the role description.
We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply - you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.
Why Work With Us?
- Meaningful Impact: Make a real difference by supporting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism.
- Professional Development: Access comprehensive training, including the Certificate IV in Correctional Practice, and career advancement opportunities.
- Supportive Environment: Join a collaborative team passionate about community safety.
- Regional Lifestyle: Experience the benefits of living and working in a vibrant regional community, with access to unique natural attractions and a relaxed lifestyle.
- Competitive Conditions: Enjoy excellent pay, flexible work options, and a variety of employee wellbeing programs.
What We Offer
We offer a variety of benefits, including:
- A challenging and rewarding career
- Flexible, autonomous work environment
- Competitive pay and conditions
- 5 weeks annual leave
- Remote areas allowance of up to $2530 per annum
- Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
- Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs, including access to the Fitness Passport.
For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Paige Dart via paige.dart@correctiveservices.nsw.gov.au"> paige.dart@correctiveservices.nsw.gov.au.
We do work that really matters
Working for Corrective Services NSW provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It's work that really matters.
Are you ready to join us?
Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).
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To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site click here. Search for the job and click the ‘Apply now' button.
Applications close at 11:59pm AEST.
Got a question?
For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Paige Dart via paige.dart@correctiveservices.nsw.gov.au.
If you've got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Mozhda Neamat via Mozhda.neamat@dcj.nsw.gov.au.
Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.
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.
To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.
Other Information
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
For more information visit Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website.
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
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