Probation Services Officer AO4
The Probation Services Officer ensures a high level of community safety by supervising and case managing offenders. The role undertakes court administration duties and has an equal focus on maintaining community networks and relationship development with stakeholders.
Main Responsibilities:
* Supervise and monitor offenders on reparation and/or other orders in accordance with legislation and operating practice guidelines.
* Undertake direct interaction with offenders regarding the resolution of issues pertaining to reporting requirements and their ability to comply with order conditions.
* Identify and respond appropriately to risks arising from offender management, including appropriate liaison with management as required.
* Understand and execute responsibilities in accordance with governance mechanisms to deliver compliance and support business improvement.
* Ensure the timely provision of service and advice to courts, boards, and other agencies regarding offenders.
* Complete the administration of contravention documentation for offenders subject to community-based orders and/or other orders in consultation with Case Management Officers.
* Contribute to case management and sentence management activities for offenders.
* Demonstrate skills in report writing and case noting to a professional standard expected for the audience of both internal and external stakeholders.
* Develop productive relationships with service providers and the community generally to enhance the community's regard for probation and parole services.
* Conduct drug testing of offenders and maintain accurate statistics as required.
* Prepare accurate and timely breach documentation.
* Execute duties as an officer of the Court.
* Ensure security, maintenance, accuracy, access, and appropriateness of case notes and intervention reports for appropriate staff and approved internal and external authorities.
* Supervise offenders participating in community service work and undertake other surveillance activities as required within the district office.
* Develop and maintain relationships with key community stakeholder groups, community service sites, service providers, and the community generally to enhance the community's regard for offender reparation.
* Assist offenders for readiness and participation at community service project sites.
* Conduct quality control processes such as auditing of offender case-loads and completing annual workplace health and safety audits of community service site projects.
To be considered for this role:
* Please provide a cover letter outlining how your knowledge, skills, and experiences make you a competitive candidate against the Leadership competencies for Queensland (Individual Contributor): Vision, Results, and Accountability.
* Your current curriculum vitae/resume, including two referees who can attest to your performance and conduct in the workplace.