Company description:

Corrective Services NSW

Job description:

Services and Programs Officer
Corrective Services NSW

Location - Mid North Coast Correctional Centre

Employment type - 1 x Ongoing, 1 x Temp (up to 12 months)

Salary - $99,938 - $110,270 pa plus superannuation, leave loading and environmental allowance

This position is open to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only

Your role

This Aboriginal Identified Services and Programs Officer role plays a vital part in improving outcomes for Aboriginal people in custody and under supervision within Corrective Services NSW. The role directly supports culturally appropriate program delivery, case management, and reintegration planning, ensuring services are aligned with the unique cultural and social needs of Aboriginal individuals, families, and communities.

Working within a trauma-informed and culturally safe framework, this position helps address the overrepresentation of Aboriginal people in the criminal justice system by strengthening engagement, building trust, and supporting connection to culture, Country, and community. The officer contributes to the delivery of targeted interventions that are both evidence-based and culturally grounded, helping to reduce reoffending and improve wellbeing and social outcomes for Aboriginal people.

What you'll do

• You will assist inmates with pre-release and oversee the documentation and case notes on all inmates receiving services as required.

• This opportunity is for those who are truly passionate about making an impact upon the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

• You can help achieve this by guiding your people to transform their lives through intervention and inclusion which in turn benefits the whole community.

What we're looking for

• We are seeking a proactive and dedicated individual with a background in social work, or professional experience working with individuals who display challenging behaviours.

• A positive minded individual who is resilient by nature and able to effectively build positive relationships within a multidisciplinary team environment.

Cultural capability is essential to this role. The successful candidate must demonstrate:

• A deep understanding of Aboriginal cultures, kinship systems, and the ongoing impacts of colonisation, intergenerational trauma, and systemic disadvantage.
• The ability to engage respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal people in custody, their families, and community representatives.
• Strong cultural identity and/or cultural knowledge that informs decision-making, service delivery, and advocacy.
• Capacity to work collaboratively with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal colleagues to ensure culturally responsive practice.
• A commitment to ongoing cultural learning, self-awareness, and reflective practice.

As an Identified role, this position is open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons

Where a position is identified, an applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification under the exception in Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

There are two alternatives to confirming your Aboriginality, one of which must be uploaded to be considered for the role as follows. Either will be accepted:

Confirmation of Aboriginality form

or

Written confirmation from 2-3 Aboriginal organisations within the community in which you live/work, which addresses the three criteria listed below:

• is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, and
• identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and
• is accepted as a such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

Download the role description.

To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site click here. Search for the job and click the ‘Apply now' button.

For more information and advice on applying for roles at DCJ, visit Careers for Aboriginal people https://www.dcj.nsw.gov.au/about-us/careers-at-dcj/pathways/careers-for-aboriginal-people.html

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.

Apply now and join Australia's top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!

Are you ready to join us?

Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).

Applications close 28th July 2025 at 11:59pm AEST.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Wendy Jones on 0409 622 002 via email: [email protected]

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 (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Erica Tam on 0428 944 731 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 may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

For more information visit Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website (for all roles except Aboriginal Identified)

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

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