Probation Officer (355568 and 355973) - Community Corrections

We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.

The Department of Justice supports reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants with disability. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact listed at the end of this vacancy.

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements.  Talk to us about how this could work for you.

Location

Vacancies located in both North (Launceston) and South (Hobart).

Please note that we have two permanent vacancies with one position located in the North (Launceston - 355973) and the other position will be located in the South (Hobart - 355568).  Please indicate your location preference on the application form.

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available. 

Duties

• Conduct interviews, home visits and undertake assessments of offenders in order to provide accurate and timely advice to the Courts and the Parole Board in accordance with statutory requirements.
• Identify and explore offending behaviours with the aim of assisting offenders to reduce the risk of re-offending. 
• Assess offender risk and needs, including criminogenic, personal and social needs and subsequently develop, implement and regularly review Individual Management Plans.  Where appropriate, refer offenders to and conduct appropriate programmes.
• Maintain accurate offender case notes and records.
• Engage offenders and liaise with stakeholders in the progress of the Individual Management Plan.  
• Where relevant, assist in the through-care, assessment and sentence planning for prison inmates and support the transition of offenders returning to the community.
• Prepare documentation and undertake other actions to deal breaches of community based orders including attending court when required.
• As required, operate  the Community Service Order scheme in accordance with statutory requirements including:

• Recruiting, training and supervise/manage Community Service Supervisors;
• Managing and supporting offenders in the Scheme.

• Undertake continuous professional development including regular supervision and case conferencing with team leaders.
• Where appropriate, contribute to the training of staff, support and mentor peers and supervise students on work experience placements.
• Contribute to the development of work practices, policies, programs, Community Corrections and criminal justice systems, where appropriate.

Desirable Requirements

• A current driver’s licence.

Pre-employment Checks

The Head of State Service has determined that the person nominated for this vacancy is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer.

The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Pre-employment (National Police Record) checks for: Arson and fire setting, violent crimes and crimes against the person, sex-related offences, drug and alcohol related offences, crimes involving dishonesty, deception and/or conspiracy, making false declarations, malicious damage and destruction to property, serious traffic offences, crimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and Justice, Executive or the Legislative Power.
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment.
3. Identification check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

 Statement of Duties (Generic) Probation Officer - South.docx

 Statement of Duties (Generic) Probation Officer - South.pdf

 Statement of Duties (Generic) Probation Officer - North.docx