Residential Centre Officer - Clerk Grade 5/6 - Balund-a Program, Tabulam

Residential Centre Supervisor - Clerk Grade 5/6
Corrective Services Industries

Balund-a Program, Tabulam

Location – Balund-a Program, Tabulam

Employment Type – Ongoing, Full-Time role

Salary - $97,027 -$107,059 pa + Superannuation + Leave Loading

About the Role

What you’ll do

The purpose of the residential Supervisor is to manage a centre that accommodates residents subject to orders who require supervision and who presents with complex challenges and/or needs. The role provides strategic oversight, whilst leading the operational aspects of the centre. This role requires the successful candidate to be available for shift work on a 6-week cyclic roster working 12 hour day and night shifts.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing support to Residents and Staff. The duties and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Manage and support staff in the performance of duties associated with the effective implementation of the program and all activities, including contributing to the effective case management of residents.
• Contribute to the maintaining a safe working environment to ensure the safety of staff, residents and visitors.
• Monitor staff to ensure that the welfare of residents is appropriately addressed at all times, including reporting and follow through on incidents.
• Communicate with all staff regarding daily scheduling and the organisation of duties, ensuring staff are aware of any special arrangements regarding residents, or of any resident behaviours which warrant observation / follow through.
• Manage specific portfolios regarding the day-to-day functioning of the centre, assigned by senior management in accordance with the operational needs of the centre.
• Support programs by assisting the multidisciplinary team as required, completing training and co-facilitating identified skills programs, and supervising participant access in the community (if applicable to centre).
• Maintain professional relationships with relevant government and nongovernment agencies to assist meeting the objectives of the legislation administered by the centre.
• Provide advice / reports to management in relation to resident management for effective decision making.

Requirements of the role:
 

• Formal post-secondary educational qualifications and/or experience in welfare related work or social science environment, or significant experience gained by working in similar related areas is highly desired.

• Knowledge of Aboriginal issues and a commitment to work effectively with Aboriginal communities
• Demonstrate inclusive behaviour and show respect for diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives
• Current First Aid Certificate or willing to obtain one within 3 months of employment with Corrective Services NSW
• Current NSW driver’s license and preparedness to drive a vehicle in the course of performing the role, LR licence highly regarded or the willingness to obtain an LR license within 3 months of employment at Balund-a
• Available to work shift work on a 6 week cyclic roster, working 12 hour day and night shifts.

Download the role description.

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, you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.

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, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and focus capabilities of the role as well as an up-to-date resume (maximum 5 pages).

Applications close 11:59pm, Friday 4th April 2025

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Bianca Polima via Bianca.Polima@dcj.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 contact Jessica Saliba via Jessica.Saliba@dcj.nsw.gov.au or 0419 440 918

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.

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