This recruitment pool will run for a period of twenty (24) months and may be used to fill ongoing fixed term contracts and permanent opportunities.

About the role

The Senior Community Corrections Officer (SCCO) reports to the Team Leader and operates as part of the Branch case management team with responsibility for case management of offenders or defendants (in accordance with Order and appropriate standards) who present a greater degree of complexity and/or potential harm to the safety of the community.

Working as a SCCO in a community or custodial setting you may be involved in:

• Providing assessments and manage offenders or defendants who present a greater degree of complexity and/or potential harm to the safety of the community as required. 
• Provide written and verbal advice on bail, sentencing, releasing authorities and external agencies. 
• Undertake screening and assessment of offenders to determine risk and develop viable intervention plans.
• Provide a consultancy role to Community Corrections Officers (CCO) in areas of specialisation and co-work with the CCO in relation to specific cases and areas of specialisation; provides operational support to CCOs and Assistant CCOs where required. 
• Use culturally appropriate work practices when working with Aboriginal people and other cultural groups. 
• Under the direction of the Team Leader allocates, reviews and endorses reports, cases, associated activities, monitors standards of work produced and recommends remedial action. 
• When working in a regional area there is a requirement for every ACC Senior Community Corrections Officer to be away from home for periods of time. Travel will be required to be undertaken when working in regional and/or remote areas so there is a requirement for every ACC Senior Community Corrections Officer in a region to drive vehicles (including 4WD) with automatic transmissions and as such, must hold a current and valid ‘C’ or ‘C-A’ class driver’s licence or equivalent, when working in a regional or remote area. There is also a requirement to travel via airplane including light aircraft. 

Please note, there are a number of SCCO positions available across multiple ACC centres and within specialist ACC units, providing an opportunity to contribute to some of the most critical areas of offender management.

These specialist SCCO roles offer a unique chance to play a key role in community safety, risk mitigation, and behavioural intervention, particularly when working with high-risk and complex offenders, including those subject to specific legislative frameworks.

Eligibility

Special conditions

To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the West Australian Public Sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia.

All SCCO applicants must hold an unrestricted car (C class) driver’s licence

Benefits and opportunities

• Flexible working arrangements
• Career pathway opportunities
• Learning and development opportunity programs
• Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness centre discounts available for employees and their families.
• Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.

Application process

How to apply

Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.

We require you to submit:

1. A comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.
2. Contact details of two work related referees one of which being your current/ most recent line manager.
3. No more than a two (2) page statement addressing your suitability for the role in the context of the following Job-Related Requirements. Please provide examples to support your claims.
• Achieve results
• Shapes and Manages Strategy

All remaining Job-Related Requirements and Role Specific Criteria may be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.

Pool Recruitment

This pool will be open for a period of 24 months from the day after the breach of standard claim period closes. Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered as vacancies arise; however, an appointment is not guaranteed.

The Department of Justice uses recruitment pools to build a bank of talent for future opportunities. Applicants found suitable in this pool, may be considered for subsequent, similar vacancies, within Department of Justice for the duration of the pool.

For further job-related information

If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Tanita Deprazer, A/Manager on (08) 9431 0350 or Lisa Rathman, A/ Manager on (08) 9264 6419 for a confidential discussion.

Equity and Diversity

The Department of Justice is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, women, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and other diversity groups.

Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team on aboriginalworkforcedevelopment@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1700 for culturally appropriate application advice.

Applicants with disability requiring adjustments or accessibility support at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the ‘Further Information’ section or contact the Diversity and Inclusion team on WorkforceDiversity@justice.wa.gov.au or (08) 9264 1700 for a confidential discussion.

Submitting your application

Applicants are requested to apply online. To submit your application, click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this advertisement.

Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.

If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone RAMS Helpdesk ramshelpdesk@bigredsky.com on 1300 733 056 for assistance.

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