Correctional Programs & Rehabilitation Team Lead

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Aldavilla; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

This position at Corrective Services NSW coordinates and delivers accredited rehabilitation programs across correctional centres in NSW, guiding and supervising Services & Programs Officers to ensure safe, ethical and professional service delivery.

You will lead program planning, monitoring and delivery, balance supervision with direct service provision, and contribute to reducing reoffending and improving community safety through high-quality programs.

Qualifications

• Current NSW Driver's Licence.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in social work, psychology, mental health, or related field.
• Certificate IV in Correctional Practice or ability to obtain within required timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver accredited rehabilitation programs across correctional centres.
• Plan, monitor and facilitate program delivery to ensure safety and quality.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and supervision to Services & Programs Officers.
• Review reports and advise internal stakeholders to ensure policy compliance.

Skills

Group-based behavioural change

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Staff leadership

Priority management

Education

Tertiary qualifications in social work/psychology/mental health

Certificate IV in Correctional Practice

Job description

This position at Corrective Services NSW coordinates and delivers accredited rehabilitation programs across correctional centres in NSW, guiding and supervising Services & Programs Officers to ensure safe, ethical and professional service delivery.

You will lead program planning, monitoring and delivery, balance supervision with direct service provision, and contribute to reducing reoffending and improving community safety through high-quality programs.