Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation
Position No: 34874
Directorate: Justice and Community Safety
Advertised (Gazettal date): 21 May 2026
Contact Officer: Ashleigh Marian on [email protected] or (02) 6207 2696
Details: A genuinely rewarding opportunity has emerged within ACT Corrective Services (ACTCS), for a highly motivated individual to join Offender Reintegration, as the Assistant Director, Detainee Education Services (SOGC). This position is based at the Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC), in Hume.
The successful candidate will support the provision of meaningful engagement for detainees across the AMC, supporting rehabilitation and reintegration, including the delivery of education services.
You will be responsible for enhancing the delivery of rehabilitative and reintegrative services and programs meeting identified needs, in addition to promoting positive engagement in those programs and services, having direct input into service and program development through governance structures.
In addition, you will work closely with multiple service areas to ensure the delivery of contracted programs and services and collaborate to implement services and programs for the betterment of detainees.
Further to this, you will lead and participate in research developments, evaluations and quality assurance work programs that impact the rehabilitation and reintegration of detainees.
To be successful you will show demonstrated experience in managing and leading teams and possess excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills necessary to build rapport and work collaboratively and respectfully 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.
Eligibility/Other requirements:
- Current driver’s licence ‘Class C’ is essential.
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This position requires a National Police check
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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.
Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately until 30 June 2028, with the possibility of permanency.
How to Apply: To apply, applicants are required to submit three items:
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A one-to-three-page written response addressing the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge and Behavioural Capabilities, having regard for the job requirements.
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a current curriculum vitae with the names and contact details of two referees (one should be a current Supervisor/Manager); and
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a copy of their driver’s licence.
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 30 June 2028, with the possibility of permanency.
