Listed By: NT Government (by Atomic121) on 4 Oct 2024
Senior Professional 1 - Remuneration Package Range $150,506 - $167,941
Offender Programs Alice Springs Correctional Centre
Alice Springs
Ongoing vacancy is available.
Your primary objective is to manage, supervise and oversee the day-to-day work of a team of clinicians and program facilitators engaged in the provision of specialised assessments, individual interventions, and group programs to address the offending behaviours of prisoners.
Your key duties will comprise:
- Managing, supervising, and supporting a team of clinically skilled and experienced clinicians and program facilitators engaged with prisoners to address offending behaviours.
- Conducting and overseeing the provision of clinical assessments utilising psychometric instruments.
- Contributing to the development of operational guidelines pertinent to the assessment, intervention, program delivery, record keeping, and report writing tasks of relevant staff.
- Ensuring standards of practice, knowledge, and professional conduct are maintained.
- Liaising with relevant parties on matters pertaining to the assessment of risk, treatment of offending behaviour, prisoner management regimes, and treatment outcomes to ensure appropriate standards of community safety are achieved and maintained.
To be successful, you require:
- Tertiary qualifications in psychology with unconditional registration to practice as a psychologist or tertiary qualifications in social work with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
- Demonstrated experience in providing effective leadership and supervision within a multi-disciplinary team setting.
- Demonstrated understanding of contemporary theory and best practice with respect to offender programs within a custodial or forensic setting.
- The ability to manage staff, support team building, and interact effectively with people from diverse cultural, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
In return, you will be rewarded with a competitive salary package including 6 weeks recreational and 3 weeks personal leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, negotiable flexible work arrangements, assistance with relocation costs, and an opportunity to experience the uniqueness of living in the Northern Territory. Further benefits of the role are listed on .
This is a great time to consider a move to the Territory. Enjoy the enviable laidback lifestyle and work-life balance that allows you time to explore the unique landscapes and dreamtime of the Larrakia people. The rich cultural society and community spirit makes Darwin an easy place to meet people and make new friends.
Applications should consist of a one-page summary sheet, resume/CV, and copies of relevant qualifications.
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