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Job Description

Agency Department of the Attorney-General and Justice Work unit NT Correctional Services – Community

Corrections

Job title Probation and Parole Officer Designation Administrative Officer 5

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing and Fixed

Salary $88,297 - $92,687 Location Various

Position number 79240199 RTF 303381 Closing 19/09/2024

Contact officer Leah Anae, Regional Manager on 08 8922 6555 or leah.anae@nt.gov.au

About the agency https://justice.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Job Details?rtf Id=303381

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY

QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with

disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss

this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the

OCPE website.

Primary objective

Provide pre and post sentencing advice and offender management to enable community supervision with a focus on behaviour change

and community safety.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. As a statutory officer, supervise a caseload of offenders including high risk offenders, complying with legislation and Department

policy and procedures, using a participative case management model.

2. Undertake complex risk assessments to identify criminogenic risks and needs and formulate a structured approach to offender

supervision in order to help reduce the risk of further offending.

3. Use research, investigation, analysis and writing skills to undertake comprehensive pre-sentence and pre-release assessments to the

courts, Parole Board and Commissioner NTCS assessing suitability for supervision in the community and making recommendations as

to appropriate conditions and monitoring requirements.

4. Use a strengths based approach and culturally appropriate tools and resources to deliver individualised case management which

motivates offenders to make pro-social choices and engender positive behaviour change.

5. Utilise contemporary tools such as electronic monitoring and COMMIT in individualised case management practice to monitor and

enforce conditions of supervision.

6. Identify and respond to non-compliance through timely investigation, gathering of evidence and preparation of breach reports to the

relevant authority, in accordance with departmental decision making frameworks.

7. Travel to and work in regional and remote areas to attend circuit court, undertake offender supervision.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Certificate IV in Correctional Practice or recognised equivalent must be completed within the first 12 months of employment.

2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to provide accurate information, influence others, and prepare

professional written reports, sometimes within tight time constraints.

3. Working knowledge of case management and knowledge of interventions to address challenging behaviours e.g. substance abuse,

mental health problems.

4. Demonstrated prioritisation and co-ordination skills with the ability to perform effectively under pressure, meet deadlines, maintain

confidentiality and deal with sensitive issues in an appropriate and professional manner.

5. Ability to understand and apply legislation in the workplace, including the ability to follow policies and procedures.

6. Demonstrated administration skills and proficiency in the use of a variety of computer applications and databases for research, record

keeping and document production.

7. Proven initiative and self-motivation to work independently as well as part of a team.

8. Demonstrated understanding of and sensitivity to Aboriginal cultural issues with the ability to interact effectively with people of

diverse cultures.

Desirable

1. Completion of studies in a related field or currently studying in a related field (Criminal justice, counselling, sociology, psychology, law

or any other relevant studies).

Further information

The Department of the Attorney-General and Justice (NT Correctional Services Division) has a Smoke Free Policy. Staff are not permitted

to smoke anywhere on Departmental premises, facilities or in vehicles, nor whilst working off-site. The preferred applicant/s will be

required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and the successful applicant/s will be required to undergo a criminal history check

(confirmed by fingerprints and name check) prior to commencement of employment. An adverse criminal history will not necessarily

exclude an applicant from this position. All NT Correctional Services employees are subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Approved: 20th January 2023 Tracy Luke Assistant Commissioner Community Corrections

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Job Description

Agency Department of the Attorney-General and Justice Work unit NT Correctional Services – Community

Corrections

Job title Probation and Parole Officer Designation Professional 2

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing and Fixed

Salary $90,204 - $107,554 Location Various

Position number 79240199 RTF 303381 Closing 19/09/2024

Contact officer Leah Anae, Regional Manager on 08 8922 6555 or leah.anae@nt.gov.au

About the agency https://justice.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Job Details?rtf Id=303381

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY

QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with

disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss

this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the

OCPE website.

Primary objective

With a high level of autonomy, provide pre and post sentencing advice and offender management to enable community supervision with

a focus on behaviour change and community safety.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. As a statutory officer, supervise a caseload of offenders including high risk offenders, complying with legislation and Department

policy and procedures, using a participative case management model.

2. Undertake complex risk assessments to identify criminogenic risks and needs and formulate a structured approach to offender

supervision in order to help reduce the risk of further offending.

3. Use research, investigation, analysis and writing skills to undertake comprehensive pre-sentence and pre-release assessments to the

courts, Parole Board and Commissioner NTCS assessing suitability for supervision in the community and making recommendations as

to appropriate conditions and monitoring requirements.

4. Use a strengths based approach and culturally appropriate tools and resources to deliver individualised case management which

motivates offenders to make pro-social choices and engender positive behaviour change.

5. Utilise contemporary tools such as electronic monitoring and COMMIT in individualised case management practice to monitor and

enforce conditions of supervision.

6. Identify and respond to non-compliance through timely investigation, gathering of evidence and preparation of breach reports to the

relevant authority, in accordance with departmental decision making frameworks.

7. Review assessments, reports and plans developed by other Probation and Parole Officers and provide feedback as appropriate.

8. Deliver specially designed psycho-educational offence-related programs to offenders in a group or individual setting.

9. Travel to and work in regional and remote areas to attend circuit court, undertake offender supervision.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Tertiary qualifications in one or more: Social Work, Behavioural Studies, Psychology, Criminology, Law or related field.

2. Certificate IV in Correctional Practice or recognised equivalent must be completed within the first 12 months of employment.

3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to provide accurate information, influence others, and prepare

professional written reports, often within tight time constraints.

4. Demonstrated experience in case management and statutory functions in a human services field and knowledge of interventions to

address challenging behaviours e.g. sexual and violent offending, substance abuse, mental health problems.

5. Demonstrated prioritisation and co-ordination skills with the ability to perform effectively under pressure, meet deadlines, maintain

confidentiality and deal with sensitive issues in an appropriate and professional manner.

6. Demonstrated understanding and application of legislation and policies and procedures.

7. Demonstrated administration skills and proficiency in the use of a variety of computer applications and databases for research, record

keeping and document production.

8. Demonstrated high level of proven initiative and self-motivation to work independently as well as part of a team.

9. Demonstrated understanding of and sensitivity to Aboriginal cultural issues with the ability to interact effectively with people of

diverse cultures.

Further information

The Department of the Attorney-General and Justice (NT Correctional Services Division) has a Smoke Free Policy. Staff are not permitted

to smoke anywhere on Departmental premises, facilities or in vehicles, nor whilst working off-site. The preferred applicant/s will be

required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and the successful applicant/s will be required to undergo a criminal history check

(confirmed by fingerprints and name check) prior to commencement of employment. An adverse criminal history will not necessarily

exclude an applicant from this position. All NT Correctional Services employees are subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Approved: 1st June 2023 Tracy Luke Assistant Commissioner Community Corrections

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Job Description

Agency Department of the Attorney-General and Justice Work unit NT Correctional Services – Community

Corrections

Job title Probation and Parole Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing and Fixed

Salary $96,620 - $107,721 Location Various

Position number 79240199 RTF 303381 Closing 19/09/2024

Contact officer Leah Anae, Regional Manager on 08 8922 6555 or leah.anae@nt.gov.au

About the agency https://justice.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Job Details?rtf Id=303381

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY

QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with

disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss

this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the

OCPE website.

Primary objective

With a high level of autonomy, provide pre and post sentencing advice and offender management to enable community supervision with

a focus on behaviour change and community safety.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. As a statutory officer, supervise a caseload of offenders including high risk offenders, complying with legislation and Department

policy and procedures, using a participative case management model.

2. Undertake complex risk assessments to identify criminogenic risks and needs and formulate a structured approach to offender

supervision in order to help reduce the risk of further offending.

3. Use research, investigation, analysis and writing skills to undertake comprehensive pre-sentence and pre-release assessments to the

courts, Parole Board and Commissioner NTCS assessing suitability for supervision in the community and making recommendations as

to appropriate conditions and monitoring requirements.

4. Use a strengths based approach and culturally appropriate tools and resources to deliver individualised case management which

motivates offenders to make pro-social choices and engender positive behaviour change.

5. Utilise contemporary tools such as electronic monitoring and COMMIT in individualised case management practice to monitor and

enforce conditions of supervision.

6. Identify and respond to non-compliance through timely investigation, gathering of evidence and preparation of breach reports to the

relevant authority, in accordance with departmental decision making frameworks.

7. Review assessments, reports and plans developed by other Probation and Parole Officers and provide feedback as appropriate.

8. Deliver specially designed psycho-educational offence-related programs to offenders in a group or individual setting.

9. Travel to and work in regional and remote areas to attend circuit court, undertake offender supervision.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Certificate IV in Correctional Practice or recognised equivalent must be completed within the first 12 months of employment.

2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to provide accurate information, influence others, and prepare

professional written reports, often within tight time constraints.

3. Demonstrated experience in case management and statutory functions in a human services field and knowledge of interventions to

address challenging behaviours e.g. sexual and violent offending, substance abuse, mental health problems.

4. Demonstrated prioritisation and co-ordination skills with the ability to perform effectively under pressure, meet deadlines, maintain

confidentiality and deal with sensitive issues in an appropriate and professional manner.

5. Demonstrated understanding and application of legislation and policies and procedures.

6. Demonstrated administration skills and proficiency in the use of a variety of computer applications and databases for research, record

keeping and document production.

7. Demonstrated high level of proven initiative and self-motivation to work independently as well as part of a team.

8. Demonstrated understanding of and sensitivity to Aboriginal cultural issues with the ability to interact effectively with people of

diverse cultures.

Desirable

1. Completion of studies in a related field or currently studying in a related field (Criminal justice, counselling, sociology, psychology, law

or any other relevant studies).

Further information

The Department of the Attorney-General and Justice (NT Correctional Services Division) has a Smoke Free Policy. Staff are not permitted

to smoke anywhere on Departmental premises, facilities or in vehicles, nor whilst working off-site. The preferred applicant/s will be

required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and the successful applicant/s will be required to undergo a criminal history check

(confirmed by fingerprints and name check) prior to commencement of employment. An adverse criminal history will not necessarily

exclude an applicant from this position. All NT Correctional Services employees are subject to random drug and alcohol testing.