Rehabilitation Programs Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing

Flexible, autonomous work environment

Training and development opportunities

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

NSW Department of Communities and Justice seeks a Services and Programs Team Leader to coordinate accredited rehabilitation programs across correctional centres and community locations in NSW. You will guide Services & Programs Officers, ensuring high-quality service delivery and adherence to policy and professional standards.

The role emphasizes leadership, program management, and safeguarding community safety, with ongoing and temporary full-time opportunities in Cooma and Nowra.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in social work, psychology, mental health, or related human services field.
• Certificate IV in Correctional Practice or ability to obtain within required timeframes.
• Current driver's licence and willingness to travel throughout NSW.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver accredited rehabilitation programs and services across correctional centres and community sites.
• Plan, monitor and facilitate program delivery ensuring safety and compliance with procedures.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and supervision to Services & Programs Officers.
• Balance program coordination with direct program delivery to improve offender outcomes.

Skills

Contemporary correctional programs

Group-based behavioural change

Communication & stakeholder engagement

Staff leadership & guidance

Prioritisation in dynamic settings

Education

Tertiary qualifications in social work/psychology/mental health/human services

Certificate IV in Correctional Practice

Job description

NSW Department of Communities and Justice seeks a Services and Programs Team Leader to coordinate accredited rehabilitation programs across correctional centres and community locations in NSW. You will guide Services & Programs Officers, ensuring high-quality service delivery and adherence to policy and professional standards.

The role emphasizes leadership, program management, and safeguarding community safety, with ongoing and temporary full-time opportunities in Cooma and Nowra.