Program Facilitator

Council Jobs; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 103,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Job summary

ACT Corrective Services invites applications for a Programs Facilitator (ASO6) in Offender Reintegration. The role supports detainees and offenders to address criminogenic needs, build personal capability and reduce reoffending through evidence-informed programs inside custody and in the community.

You will facilitate group and individual interventions, perform suitability assessments, and contribute to case planning while maintaining program integrity and monitoring outcomes with a

Qualifications

• Experience working with offenders and/or individuals with complex behavioural, mental health or psychosocial needs is highly desirable.
• Ability to facilitate group and individual interventions in custodial and community settings.
• Strong written and oral communication skills for reporting and case planning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver group and individual interventions for detainees and offenders.
• Undertake program suitability assessments and administer pre/post tools.
• Contribute to offender case planning and monitor progress and outcomes.
• Participate in evaluation, report writing and data collection for program integrity.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals to support rehabilitation.

Skills

Offender rehabilitation

Group facilitation

Assessment tools

Job description

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 6
Salary: $102,657 - $116,592 plus superannuation
Position No: 16040
Directorate: Justice and Community Safety
Advertised (Gazettal date): 08 October 2026
Contact Officer: Elisabetta Marin on***************@act.gov.auor(02) 6205 2***

Details:

A career opportunity has arisen in ACT Corrective Services for a suitably qualified person with demonstrated clinical experience, personal integrity, self-confidence and exceptional communication skills to fill the Programs Facilitator (ASO6) position within Offender Reintegration.

The successful applicant will support detainees and offenders to address criminogenic needs, build personal capability and reduce reoffending through the delivery of contemporary, evidence informed programs and interventions. Working across custodial and community corrections environments, they will contribute to rehabilitation and reintegration outcomes that positively change lives and enhance community safety.

In addition, you will facilitate a range of group based and individual interventions for detainees and offenders with varied and complex needs. You will undertake program suitability assessments, administer pre and post intervention assessment tools, contribute to offender case planning, and assist in maintaining systems for monitoring participant progress and program outcomes.

Further to this, you will actively participate in the evaluation and continuous improvement of programs, contribute to written and oral reports relating to offender management, support ongoing data collection and compliance monitoring, and assist in ensuring program integrity, quality and effectiveness in accordance with contemporary evidence based practice while also working collaboratively with multidisciplinary professionals to support person centred service delivery and positive rehabilitation outcomes.

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:

• Experience working with offenders and/or individuals with complex behavioural, mental health or psychosocial needs is highly desirable.
• Working with Vulnerable People registration is mandatory. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to -Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra
• Background police checks will be conducted.
• A current ACT Driver’s Licence is essential.
• The occupant of this role will be required to work at various ACT Corrective Services locations, including the Alexander Maconochie Centre and 2 Constitution Avenue, Canberra City.
• The successful applicant may be required to undertake some evening work and may be provided the opportunity to perform some weekend work.
• To be eligible for employment within the ACT Public Service (ACTPS), applicants must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or holder of a valid work visa. Employment will cease if work rights are no longer held.

Note:

This role is being advertised concurrently at both, Health Professional Level 3 (HP3) and Administrative Services Officer Class 6 (ASO6) levels. Applicants wishing to be considered under both classifications must submit a separate application for each advertised position, as applications cannot be transferred between recruitment processes.

Opportunities for flexible working options could include hybrid working, being a combination of working from home, designated office based and FlexiSpace working locations across the ACT, part-time hours, job-sharing, flexible start, and finish times.

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.