Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 6
Salary: $102,657 - $116,592 plus superannuation
Position No: 37131
Directorate: Justice and Community Safety
Advertised (Gazettal date): 04 September 2026
Contact Officer: Sasha Boer on [email protected] or (02) 6207 9431
Details: An opportunity has arisen in ACT Corrective Services (ACTCS) for a highly motivated, values-driven professional to permanently fill the position of AMC Induction and Screening Case Manager in Offender Reintegration branch at the Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC).
This position is based at the AMC and is responsible for ensuring effective inductions, screenings and orientations are undertaken for all detainees once they enter the AMC, ensuring they have their immediate welfare needs met and are provided with appropriate and relevant information and support.
In addition, you will ensure any identified support needs are addressed either directly or through referrals to culturally sensitive services.
Further to this, you will monitor and support detainee progress in accordance with the ACTCS Rehabilitation Framework and develop and refine the ability to recognise a need for and deliver brief interventions on targeted topics, with the purpose of supporting a rehabilitative culture.
The successful applicant will strive to ensure all offenders are supported in a decent, humane and respectful environment with a clear focus on rehabilitation and reintegration.
To be successful, you will possess excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills necessary to build rapport with a diverse range of clients and stakeholders. The successful applicant will also be able to demonstrate an understanding and management of the issues affecting detainees as they enter custody. This may include, but is not limited to, detainees with complex trauma, identified disabilities, addictive behaviours and the specific needs of detainees from diverse backgrounds.
Eligibility/Other Requirements:
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Experience working with offenders and relevant tertiary qualifications are highly desirable.
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Background police checks will be conducted.
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This position requires a pre-employment medical.
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This position requires Working with Vulnerable People registration. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra
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To be eligible for permanent or temporary employment within the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident or hold a valid work visa.
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If an officer no longer holds a visa that permits them to work in Australia, their employment with the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) will be terminated.
Note: We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
How to Apply: Applicants are required to submit two items: 1) a one-to-three-page written response addressing the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge, and Behavioural Capabilities, having regard for the job requirements; and 2) a current resume/curriculum vitae with the names and contact details of two referees (one should be a current Supervisor/Manager).
Please ensure you submit all required items.
Applications should be submitted .
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.
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