Talent Pool Creation - Community Corrections OfficerHunter District Community Corrections,Corrective Services NSWLocations: Cessnock, Gosford, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Muswellbrook, Newcastle, Taree, Wyong.Employment type: Talent Pool Creation - A talent pool will be created for future ongoing and temporary roles within Hunter District and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.Salary: $97,027 - $107,059 pa, plus super and leave loading (Clerk Grade 5/6).Your RoleAs a Community Corrections Officer, you will join a dedicated and dynamic team focused on offender rehabilitation and enhancing community safety. In this role, you will collaborate with individuals under supervision to develop and implement rehabilitative strategies, monitor progress toward established goals, and conduct home visits to ensure compliance with conditions. You will benefit from a supportive work environment and opportunities to engage in staff activities, all while making a meaningful impact in the community.Aboriginal candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.What Youll DoCommunity Corrections Officers are trained to manage cases for individuals serving community-based orders, including Parole Orders, Intensive Corrections Orders, and Community Corrections Orders. In some facilities, officers also work with offenders in custody to prepare them for successful reintegration into the community upon their release on parole. This role offers extensive training opportunities and pathways for career advancement. If you have a strong interest in writing, enjoy collaborating with a dedicated team, and working with a variety of stakeholders, this position may be a great fit for you.Successful candidates will be required to complete a mandatory four-week, in-person, paid training program at our Brush Farm Academy, which is a key component of the Certificate IV in Correctional Practice curriculum.What Were Looking ForIndividuals committed to upholding our values and behaviours, with a strong focus on ensuring community safety.A dedication to fostering positive relationships between Communities and Justice, with particular emphasis on supporting the local Aboriginal and CALD communities.Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate integrity in all interactions.Experience in case management, along with high resilience, strong motivation, and a proactive, positive attitude.Ability to thrive in a challenging environment while applying cultural sensitivity and awareness.Develop and implement effective strategies while demonstrating decisiveness in managing emotionally charged situations and addressing complex or controversial issues.For more information on the day-to-day life of a Community Corrections Officer, review A Day in the life of a CCO & Resilience as a CCO.What We OfferA challenging and rewarding career.Flexible, autonomous work environment.Competitive pay and conditions.Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities.Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.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.Application ProcessApply now and join Australias top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!Applications close: 23 Feb 2025 at 11:00pm AEST.Got a Question?For more information about the role or what its like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Tracie McGregor on 0249932215 or at tracie.mcgregor@dcj.nsw.gov.au.If youve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please call Faith Timothy on 0497 142 953 or via faith.timothy@dcj.nsw.gov.au.Inclusion and DiversityInclusion 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.Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Talent Pool Creation -Community Corrections Officer Hunter District Community Co