Programs Officer

Department of Justice and Community Safety; Shire of Indigo; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Justice and Community Safety invites applications for a Programs Officer in Beechworth, VIC. You will support prisoner programs that help individuals build skills and prepare for life after prison, working with a friendly team to ensure daily program delivery and essential services run smoothly.

The role requires experience in correctional environments, with a Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience or understanding of working in a correctional environment.
• Welfare, employment or housing experience is advantageous.
• Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment is desirable.
• Experience using Microsoft 365 applications.
• Strong communication and ability to explain information clearly.
• Flexibility and respect when working with diverse backgrounds; collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Deliver prisoner programs and support services, including intake and orientation.
• Assist prisoners to access programs, activities and welfare support.
• Complete administration, maintain records and manage program information.
• Support staff with prisoner referrals, welfare requests and daily program activities.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to encourage participation and support community transition.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Help people prepare for a successful return to the community.Support programs that make a real difference every day.Build strong relationships in a supportive prison team.Use your people skills while growing your administration experience.Ongoing, full-time role earning $62,104 - $79,753 per year, plus super.Beechworth, Victoria locationWhat you will doAs programs officer, you will support prisoner programs that help people build skills and prepare for life after prison.You will work with a friendly team, support daily program delivery and help keep important services running well.You will:deliver prisoner programs and support services, including intake and orientationassist prisoners to access programs, activities and welfare supportcomplete administration, maintain records and manage program informationsupport staff with prisoner referrals, welfare requests and daily program activitieswork with multidisciplinary teams to encourage program participation and support successful community transition.About youYou should have experience or an understanding of working in a correctional environment. Experience in welfare, employment or housing is an advantage. A Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment is desirable but not essential.You should also have:experience using digital tools such as Microsoft 365 applicationsstrong communication skills and the ability to explain information clearlyflexibility and a respectful approach when working with people from diverse backgroundssound problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with others.To learn even more about this role, please read the position description.If you have any further questions, feel free to email Kylie Ninnes at [e-mail] and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.How to applyPlease click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.IMPORTANT INFORMATION:Child safe statement of commitmentThe Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.