ACT Corrective Services (ACTCS) is seeking a dedicated and conscientious person to fill the position of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Liaison Officer within the Custodial Operations branch of ACT Corrective Services, located at the Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC).
The primary objective of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Liaison Officer is to providea high level of culturally appropriate welfare services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander detainees with respect to the unique cultural perspectives and contemporary experiences both within and outside of the custodial environment.
The successful applicant will support comprehensive case management services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander detainees and assist senior staff members to ensure the ACT Corrective Services objectives, particularly in terms of its Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander detainees are upheld.
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Liaison Officer role provides welfare support to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander detainees, completing referrals and supporting detainees in accessing appropriate programs, services and activities both within and outside the AMC.
Further to this, the successful applicant will support the development, implementation and facilitation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander specific programs, services and events within and outside the AMC.
In addition, you will support the principles of sentence management within the AMC by providing primary cultural support to the AMC Sentence Management team in developing, monitoring and reviewing detainee case plans, and assist in maintaining systems for reviewing and monitoring detainee progress.
To be successful in this role, you will have well-developed inter-personal skills with the ability to engage effectively with a range of stakeholders both internal and external to corrective services. You will also be proficient in the use of Microsoft office suite and other data bases or the ability to quickly learn new databases/ programs.
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:
- This is an Identified position in accordance with Section 27(4) of the Public Sector Management Act 1994 and is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity is considered essential and therefore confirmation of cultural identity may be requested.
- Eligible applicants will be required to undergo a criminal history check and undertake ACTCS Security Awareness training.
- 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.
Note: This is an Identified position for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
