Closes: 16 February 2026
Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 6
Salary: $102,657 - $116,592 plus superannuation
Position No: 35184
Directorate: Justice and Community Safety
Advertised (Gazettal date): 02 February 2026
Contact Officer: Damien Veal on or
Details: A career opportunity has arisen in ACT Corrective Services (ACTCS) for a highly motivated, values-driven professional to join Offender Reintegration as the Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC) Induction and Screening Case Manager.
This position is based at the AMC and is responsible for ensuring effective inductions, screenings and orientations are undertaken for all detainees once they enter the AMC, ensuring they have their immediate welfare needs met and are provided with appropriate and relevant information and support.
In addition, the successful applicant will ensure any identified support needs are addressed either directly or through referrals to culturally sensitive services as well as support and work collaboratively with the AMC Family Worker to develop effective, rehabilitation-focused partnerships and positive, pro-social relationships with detainees, their families and stakeholders.
Further to this, you will monitor and support detainee progress in accordance with the ACTCS Rehabilitation Framework and develop and refine the ability to recognise a need for and deliver brief interventions on targeted topics, with the purpose of supporting a rehabilitative culture.
To be successful, you will possess excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills necessary to build rapport with a diverse range of clients and stakeholders and to communicate with and present to a wide range of audiences.
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 ACT Public Service (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 relevant tertiary qualifications are highly desirable.
* Background police checks will be conducted.
* This position requires a pre-employment medical.
* 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 - Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration )
* To be eligible for permanent or temporary employment within the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident or hold a valid work visa.
* If an officer no longer holds a visa that permits them to work in Australia, their employment with the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) will be terminated.
Notes: This is a temporary position available from 03 March 2026 for a period of three months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months.
A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
How to apply: Applicants are required to submit two items:
* A one-to-three-page written response addressing the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge and Behavioural Capabilities, having regard for the job requirements.
* A current curriculum vitae with the names and contact details of two referees (one should be a current Supervisor/Manager).
Please ensure you submit all items.
Applications should be submitted .
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
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Note
This is a temporary position available from 03 March 2026 for a period of three months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months.