Community Probation and Parole Officer [Australia]

 

Job description

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

and Justice Corrections

Job title Community Probation and Parole Officer Designation Administrative Officer 3

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $62,773 - $67,746 Location Tennant Creek

Position number 26855 RTF 268072 Closing 25/05/2023

Contact officer Teneeyl Lister, Team Leader on 08 8962 4469 or Teneeyl.Lister@nt.gov.au

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=268072

Applications must be limited to a one-page summary sheet and detailed resume

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.

Under the agency’s Special Measures recruitment plan eligible Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this

vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective

Assist Probation and Parole staff to supervise a caseload of community-based offenders, to ensure compliance with requirements

of legislation and Agency policy and procedures.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Assist Probation and Parole staff to supervise a caseload of offenders subject to community-based supervision orders,

complying with requirements of legislation and Agency policy and procedures.

2. Provide information, assistance and services as required to Community Corrections Regional offices and relevant justice

stakeholders regarding offenders including those on community based orders, prisoners, their families and communities.

3. Assist with the investigation and preparation of reports for the Local and Supreme Courts and Parole Boards.

4. Provide support and assistance to the delivery of the Family Violence Program, Visiting Elders Program, Circuit Courts and

Community Courts as required.

5. Engage with offenders, their families, community and other stakeholders to gather and share information as required.

6. Assist in the development, administration and evaluation of community based programs, particularly in Aboriginal communities.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Good written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to maintain confidentiality.

2. Demonstrated experience working in a cross cultural environment with the ability to liaise effectively with Aboriginal people,

communities and various government and non-government agencies, particularly remote NT regions.

3. Proven initiative and self-motivation with the ability to work independently, as well as part of a team, proven ability to perform

under pressure, meet deadlines and work effectively with minimal supervision.

4. Awareness of criminal justice system and the issues as they affect remote Aboriginal communities and Aboriginal people.

5. Willingness to work flexible hours, travel in light aircraft and on unsealed roads by four wheel drive vehicle. Possess a current

manual NT Drivers Licence or ability to obtain.

6. Willingness to undertake training as required.

7. An ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures, whilst maintaining a pleasant and polite manner.

Desirable

1. An ability to speak one or more Aboriginal languages of the region.

2. Ability to use computer systems, particularly word processing applications.

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.