
Sentence Management Operations Officer - Kempsey
NSW Department of Communities and Justice
Posted 11 days ago
Company description:
Department of Communities and Justice
Job description:
Sentence Management Operations Officer - Clerk Grade 3/4
Corrective Services NSW - Talent Pool
Salary Range: $82,193 - $90,001pa+ Superannuation - Annual Leave Loading.
Position Type: Ongoing/Talent Pool
Locations: These are office-based roles, with capacity to work from home on occasions.
Northern Region - (office locations at Cessnock / Kempsey) operates 5 days per week Monday to Friday) following rotating
Shift times: 8am-4pm, 8:30am-4:30pm, 9am-5pm; 10:00am-6:00pm, 10am-6:30pm
About the role
The Sentence Management Operations Officer performs administration and records management functions and services that pertain to the detention and release of inmates, either as part of a team or individually.
The role performs core processing work within a Sentence Administration business unit, which may include liaison with external and internal stakeholders, data integrity checking/entry and general administrative tasks.
About you
With your proven Administration experience supporting varied teams with high volumes, you will be self-motivated, can multitask and communicate effectively.
You will have strong technical skills which will help you plan and prioritise to successfully achieve positive outcomes for the team.
You will be a true team player with a can-do attitude and the ability to work well under pressure - this a great opportunity to hit the ground running and work for a supportive team!
Knowledge of NSW Justice system and/or relevant qualifications are highly desirable.
Please click here to review the role description.
Assignment to this role is subject to Criminal Records Check, Medical and Capability Assessments.
Essential requirements
· Current NSW Driver Licence and be prepared to drive a vehicle to be able to perform the role.
About Us
Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW) delivers professional correctional services and programs to reduce the risk of re-offending and enhance public safety.
It serves a key function of the NSW Communities and Justice Sector by providing effective, safe and humane management of offenders both in custody and in the community CSNSW also works in partnership with other government and community agencies to ensure that offenders and their families are supported.
Applying for the role
· Ensure your profile is updated with current referees. You are required to provide e-mail addresses and phone contact details for two nominated referees, one of which must be a current or recent supervisor (within the last 12 months).
· Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role (as explained in the role description)
· Please list your preferred location
Answer the two pre-screening questions below - we are looking for you to demonstrate your competency in this focus capability.
Question 1
· Manage Self - Tell us a time where you had to adapt existing skills to new situations - What difficulties did you face and what was the outcome.
Question 2
· Please explain your working knowledge and experience in the interpretation of complex and changing legislation and explain your understanding of the NSW Criminal Justice System.
For more specific information about the role please contact:
Cherie Walls - Regional Manager (Northern Region)
[email protected]
0428 230 410
For application enquires or support please contact:
Talent Acquisition Consultant
Mozhda Neamat
Closing date: Friday 13th June 2025 at 11.59pm, closing date subject to change.
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
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 LGBTIQA+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers, and other diversity groups.
If you require an adjustment within the recruitment process, please contact
Mozhda Nemat via [email protected]
and advise of our preferred method of communication.
If you are looking for more information about workplace adjustments, please visit our Careers site
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
About NSW Department of Communities and Justice
The Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) was formed on 1 July 2019 when the NSW Government brought together the departments of Family and Community Services, and Justice. DCJ is the lead agency in the Stronger Communities Cluster, which aims to create safe, just, inclusive and resilient communities through its services.
The department enables services to work together to support everyone's right to access justice and other help for families, and strengthen the promotion of early intervention and inclusion, with benefits for the whole community.
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