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We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.The Department of Justice supports reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants with disability. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact listed at the end of this vacancy.We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you.LocationVacancies located in both North (Launceston) and North West (Devonport or Burnie).Please note that we have two permanent vacancies with one position located in the North West (Devonport or Burnie - 353960) and the other position will be located in the North (Launceston - 350786). Please indicate your location preference on the application form.Hours per fortnight73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.DutiesCollaboratively with a Probation Officer and independently, coordinate and facilitate pre-court activities and court assessments, including associated administrative tasks.Through liaison and negotiation with relevant internal stakeholders, manage stock and equipment to support service delivery across the regions.Conduct assessments of offenders in order to determine their level of risk and/or their suitability for participation in a community based sentence.Liaise with community members and representatives from other government and non-government services to support assessments and case management of community based orders.Under the general guidance and with support from Probation Officers, undertake case management activities to deliver high quality community safety outcomes, includingworking directly with offenders to develop and implement activity plans,arranging for offenders to undertake urinalysis, breath, oral fluid and blood tests to test for the presence of illicit substances and alcohol as required,supporting offenders to manage their day to day risks and needs, where these are relevant to their compliance with their orders,oversighting offenders compliance with the conditions of their order and managing contraventions as necessary.Provide written reports to the courts outlining the findings of assessments including recommendations.Coordinate and facilitate activities, inductions and rosters with internal and external stakeholders to support the undertaking of community based orders.Pre-employment ChecksThe Head of State Service has determined that the person nominated for this vacancy is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer.The following checks are to be conducted:Pre-employment checksArson and fire settingViolent crimes and crimes against the personSex-related offencesDrug and alcohol related offencesCrimes involving dishonestyCrimes involving deceptionMaking false declarationsMalicious damage and destruction to propertySerious traffic offencesCrimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and JusticeCrimes against Executive or the Legislative PowerCrimes involving ConspiracyDisciplinary action in previous employment.Identification check.Desirable RequirementsCurrent First Aid CertificateCurrent drivers licenceHow to applyTo apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resum/CV. We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.Please note if you submit the details of your referees with your application the Selection Panel may contact them without notifying you.Please apply online by clicking the ''Apply Now'' button.Refer to the ''Information for Applicants (DOJ)'' document for further information. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6165 3652.For more informationBrooke MurfetPositionbrooke.murfet@justice.tas.gov.auPhone: (03) 6477 7169Reasonable Adjustment QueriesOrganisational Development and Design Team(03) 6165 7603 #J-18808-Ljbffr