Classification: Administrative Services Officer 6
Salary: $102,657 - $116,592 plus superannuation
Position No: 16049
Directorate: Justice and Community Safety
Advertised (Gazettal date): 25 May 2026
Contact Officer: Katherine Brown on [email protected] or (02) 6207 0856
Details: ACT Corrective Services (ACTCS) is seeking a highly motivated and conscientious individual to join the Detainee Services Unit as the Detainee Employment Supervisor (ASO6), at the Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC).
Under the limited direction of the Director, Industries, the successful applicant will monitor the detainee employment program, with the view to increasing detainee industry and employment engagement. You will also be responsible for supervising and performing all of the administrative functions in relation to detainee employment including weekly payroll, detainee employment records, rosters and other related functions.
In addition, you will perform risk assessments relating to detainee engagement in employment activities, including, keeping vulnerable detainees safe, ensuring the safety and security of the centre is maintained and modifying duties and tasks to meet the detainees’ physical capabilities.
Further to this, you will be responsible for conducting internal audits of the detainee payroll, to ensure accuracy and transparency, as well as reviewing all detainee employment related decisions.
To be successful, you will demonstrate strong administrative capability, have the ability to think and act in a busy operational environment and possess excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills necessary to build rapport with a diverse range of stakeholders.
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. In addition, reasonable adjustments can be made.
Eligibility/Other requirements
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Eligible candidates will be required to undergo a criminal history check.
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Applicants may be required to undertake psychological aptitude testing as part of the assessment process.
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Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. 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: This is a temporary position available immediately until 02 March 2027 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
How to apply: To apply, applicants are required to submit two items:
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A maximum three-page written response addressing the professional/technical skills and knowledge and behavioural capabilities, having regard for the job requirements; and
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a current 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.
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
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This is a temporary position available immediately until 02 March 2027 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
