Monitoring Officer (357044)

Department of Justice
Community Corrections
Monitoring and Compliance Unit
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Position details

Applications close:

AEST

Award/Classification:

Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 3

Salary:

$72,605.00 to $78,481.00 pro rata, per annum

Salary:

47.48

Employment type:

Fixed-term, casual

Region:

South

Location:

Hobart

Job description:

The Monitoring Officer provides monitoring services of all offenders subject to Electronic Monitoring. They are accountable to the Manager, Monitoring and Compliance Unit for all alerts, investigations and necessary follow-ups associated with those offenders.

We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.

The Department of Justice supports reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants with disability. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact listed at the end of this vacancy.

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements.  Talk to us about how this could work for you.

Period of Appointment

Fixed Term - 3 years (Casual)

Duties

  • Ensure that the conditions associated with Electronic Monitoring are observed in compliance with the requirements of the relevant order and legislation
  • Monitor alerts for all offenders that are monitored electronically including;
    • Undertake initial assessment of the nature of the alert
    • Respond within established guidelines
    • Record details of all intervention undertaken
    • Notifying the assigned case manager of any action undertaken on the follow-up of an alert
  • Investigate any home detention offender related issues and undertake necessary follow up actions as per defined guidelines
  • Liaise with the Supervisor for any significant offender related issues and undertake any necessary follow up action
  • Update electronic systems with case notes and contacts which may have occurred during the shift
  • Providing detailed information to case managers of offender activities and alerts
  • Report all breaches of conditions
  • Liaise with offenders and both internal and external stakeholders in a manner that is compassionate, respectful and professional whilst maintaining appropriate boundaries with integrity
  • Where required provide data, reports and information to support continuous improvement and high quality outcomes.
  • Contribute to the development of the program by critically reflecting and reviewing procedures and practices and suggesting ideas and solutions to achieve best practice.

Pre-employment Checks

The Head of State Service has determined that the person nominated for this vacancy is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer.

The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Pre-employment checks

• Arson and fire setting
• Violent crimes and crimes against the person
• Sex-related offences
• Drug and alcohol related offences
• Crimes involving dishonesty
• Crimes involving deception
• Making false declarations
• Malicious damage and destruction to property
• Serious traffic offences
• Crimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and Justice
• Crimes against Executive or the Legislative Power
• Crimes involving Conspiracy

2. Disciplinary action in previous employment.

3. Identification check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

Download File Statement of Duties (Generic) Monitoring Officer).docx

Download File Statement of Duties (Generic) Monitoring Officer).pdf

Download File About the Department of Justice (Community Corrections).DOCX

Download File About the Department of Justice (Community Corrections).pdf

Download File Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.docx

Download File Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.pdf

Download File FAQs Short Form Application.docx

Download File FAQs Short Form Application.pdf

How to apply

To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.  We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Please note if you submit the details of your referees with your application the Selection Panel may contact them without notifying you.

Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.

Refer to the 'Information for Applicants (DOJ)' document for further information.  Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6166 1435.

For more information

Jamie Alexander
Monitoring and Compliance Unit Shift Supervisor
jamie.alexander@justice.tas.gov.au 
Phone: (03) 6165 6700

Reasonable Adjustment Queries

Organisational Development and Design Team
(03) 6165 7603

 

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  1. Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
  2. Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
  3. Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.