Aboriginal Classifications Officer - Court Logistics, Classification & Placements, Youth Justice

Aboriginal Classifications Officer –

Court Logistics, Classification & Placements,

Youth Justice

• Ongoing, Part time – 21 Hours per week
• Location: Dubbo
• Clerk Grade 5/6 Salary ($93,295- $102,941 pro rata), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

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

Your role

Manage the classification and review processes within youth detention centres, maintaining integrity of classification of detainees in accordance with legislative and policy requirements.

Provide advice to the management and staff regarding procedures relating to classification and placement.

This role is committed to improving outcomes for the benefit of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

What you’ll do

• Classify and assign detainees according to policy and procedures, maintaining a quality and consistent classification process, including monitoring and review of processes.

• Collate, analyse and maintain statistical information and case notes within databases and other programs to provide quality information such as reports on objective classification and placement trends, data management and analysis within required timeframes.

• Work in collaboration with relevant stakeholders to ensure that systems and proceduresin place are followed so that all information required, to complete new and review classifications, is received.  Including all legal orders, incident and misbehaviours data, allied health information, progress in counselling and programs

• Provide expert advice and support to management, staff and detainees regarding legislation, policy and procedures relating to the classification system by interpreting legal mandates and collated information for use in the classification processthat relate to a detainees classification.

• Support the development of case plans and programs for detainees and monitor relevance in relation to classification levels of detainee case plans for consistency with program options appropriate to detainee classification and make decisions and recommendations for program changes and or adjustments

• Monitor the detainee population levels and where necessary recommend the transfer of detainees into and out of the centre to promptly address anomalies. 
• Coordinate planned/mandated detainee transfers to adult correction facilities maintaining compliance to Legislation and Acts correct documentation.

• In conjunction with Centre Management Team ensure that program outcomes form part of the centres risk management of detainees when determining appropriate detainee placement with the aim of continual reduction of escapes, staff assaults and encouragement to address offending behaviour.

• Communicating respectfully with Aboriginal communities in a culturally sensitive way (Yindyamarra – with respect)

What we’re looking for

• Current NSW Working with Children Check clearance.

• As an Identified role, this role is open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons, Australia’s First Nations people.

Where a position is identified, an applicant’s race is a genuine occupational qualification and authorised by 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.

Appointments are subject to reference checks. Some roles may also require the following checks/ clearances:

• National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014
• Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012

Download the role description.

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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

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

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. You will need to attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum five pages) and a cover letter (maximum three pages) with a brief outline on how you meet the focus capabilities & requirements of the role and answer the two targeted questions below:

1. Describe a time in the workplace when you have been challenged by a decision made by you and others may have tried to influence you as they had a vested interest with a different outcome. What were the challenges? What was the result?

2. Describe a time when you have worked collaboratively and consulted with others within your workplace. What was the situation? What did you do? What results were achieved?

Applications close 26 May 2024 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 Alan Sugden – Coordinator Classifications & Placements on 0452 412 369

or via alan.sugden@justice.nsw.gov.au

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 Lisa Smith on 02 8688 1119 or via Lisa.smith3@dcj.nsw.,gov.au  

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.

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

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