Company description:

Department of Communities and Justice

Job description:

72943 - Community Corrections Officer

City Community Corrections, Darlinghurst,

Corrective Services NSW

Location - City Community Corrections, Darlinghurst Sydney

Employment type - Talent Pool Creation - A talent pool will be created for future ongoing and temporary roles for City Community Corrections, Darlinghurst and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

Salary - $97,027pa - $107,059pa, plus employers contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading (Clerk Grade 5/6)

We acknowledge the Gadigal people as the Traditional Custodians of the land within Darlinghurst (Metropolitan East District) area. Just a stone's throw away from Sydney's bustling CBD, Darlinghurst is a vibrant high-energy area. Our workspace is bathed in natural light, offering easy access to the city and we have multiple public transport options on our doorstep. Within the office we have specialised teams that focus on improving Aboriginal outcomes through their work in Redfern and with the Walama court trial, as well as a dedicated court duty officer that services the Downing Centre courts. We are a dynamic and diverse workplace where innovation and feedback is applauded, authenticity valued and difference embraced.

Your role

As 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 you'll do

Community Corrections Officers are trained to manage cases for individuals serving community-based orders, including Parole Orders, Intensive Corrections Orders, and Community Corrections Orders. 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.

What we're looking for

• Individuals committed to upholding our values and behaviours, with a strong focus on ensuring community safety.
• A dedication to fostering positive relationships between Corrective Services NSW 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.
• A strong ability to multitask and remain calm in challenging situations.
• Exceptional time management skills
• Ability to work within a client centred framework and to engage with a diverse group of people.
• 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

Download the role description.

Essential Requirements

• Current driver's licence and have a willingness/ability to drive within NSW.

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.

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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!

What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

• A 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.

Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.

We do work that really matters.

Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW) delivers professional correctional services and programs to reduce reoffending and create safer communities. We house remand and sentenced inmates in correctional centres and supervise offenders serving orders in the community.

CSNSW provides reports and advice to courts and releasing/parole authorities and assesses offenders in the community and in custody for relevant interventions to reduce their risks of reoffending. CSNSW works in partnership with other government and non-government justice and human services agencies to support victims, facilitate restorative justice and promote reintegration.

Are you ready to join us?

Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the capabilities and requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 3 pages).

We are looking for you to demonstrate your competency in the focus capabilities as detailed in the role description.

To strengthen your application we recommend you review specifically the Capability Application Tool to give you examples of interview questions and to understand how we recruit and measure your capability for the role.

Applications close SUNDAY 23 MARCH 2025 at 11:00pm AEST.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it's like to work for Corrective Services NSW, please contact the hiring manager Joanne Howe [email protected] 0438 664 262.

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, please call Karen Honnery on 8688 2811 or via [email protected].

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 will be created for future ongoing and temporary roles within City Community Corrections (Darlinghurst) 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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