Manager Offender Programs

Job Description

Senior Professional Officer 1 (Remuneration Package Range $150,554 - $167,990) Offender Programs, Darwin Correctional Centre Ongoing vacancy in Darwin Contribute to the development of the clinical team in Darwin Correctional Centre. Manage a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and program facilitators working with prisoners. Reduce recidivism by helping offenders prepare for their return to the community. Apply your professional experience related to criminogenic assessment, treatment & management of offenders to manage a newly developed multidisciplinary team in Darwin Correctional Centre. The Department of Corrections (DoC) plays an important role in keeping our communities safe by helping break the cycle of crime, reduce reoffending and improve the lives of offenders through education, training and employment opportunities. As the Manager of the Offender Programs unit in Darwin Correctional Centre, your primary objective is to manage, supervise and oversee the day-to-day work of a team of clinicians and program facilitators engaged in the provision of specialised assessments, individual interventions and group programs to address the offending behaviours of prisoners. Your key duties will comprise of managing, supervising and supporting a team of clinically skilled and experienced clinicians and program facilitators engaged with prisoners to address offending behaviours and conducting and overseeing the provision of clinical assessments utilising psychometric instruments. In addition, you will contribute to the development of operational guidelines pertinent to the assessment, intervention, program delivery, record keeping and report writing tasks of relevant staff; ensure standards of practice, knowledge and professional conduct are maintained; liaise with relevant parties on matters pertaining to the assessment of risk, treatment of offending behaviour, prisoner management regimes and treatment outcomes to ensure appropriate standards of community safety are achieved and maintained. To be successful you require tertiary qualifications in psychology with unconditional registration to practice as a psychologist or tertiary qualifications in social work with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers; demonstrated experience in providing effective leadership and supervision within a multi-disciplinary team setting; demonstrated understanding of contemporary theory and best practice with respect to offender programs within a custodial or forensic setting. The ability to manage staff, support team building and interact effectively with people from diverse cultural, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds is essential. In return you will be rewarded with a competitive salary package including 6 weeks recreational and 3 weeks personal leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, negotiable flexible work arrangements, assistance with relocation costs, and an opportunity to experience the uniqueness of living in the Northern Territory. This is a great time to consider a move to the Territory. Enjoy the enviable laidback lifestyle and work-life balance that allows you time to explore the unique landscapes and dreamtime of the Larrakia people. The rich cultural society and community spirit makes Darwin an easy place to meet people and make new friends. For further information about this vacancy please contact: Nicholas Davies on 08 8935 7473 or Quote vacancy number: 24274 Closing date: 25.03.2025 Applications should consist of a one-page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications. #J-18808-Ljbffr