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Details of Appointment
Fixed-term full-time to 30 June 2027
This is a day work position working 73.50 hours per fortnight.
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.
*Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time and/or casual vacancies.
Benefits
Salary of $99,482.00 - $104,352.00 pa. Starting salary negotiable within range subject to experience in a similar role. Annual salary increase within this range in accordance with the Tasmanian State Service Award and Public Service Union Wages Agreement
In addition to the salary:
- Correctional Facility Allowance of 7.5%
- 12% super, access to salary sacrifice and salary packaging.
- 4 weeks annual leave per year, plus access to purchased leave, leave without pay and State Service accumulated leave scheme.
- Access to a free, confidential Employee Assistance Program and a range of other service via our dedicated Wellbeing and Support team.
- Learning, development and career progression opportunities across Tasmania.
- Access to salary packaging and discounted private health insurance
Working Environment
Tasmania Prison Service (TPS) has prison facilities located at Risdon Vale, Hobart and Launceston in Tasmania. This position is based at Risdon Vale.
The Risdon Vale site offers a corporate working environment without the hustle and bustle of city centre offices, free on-site parking and access to the on-site staff gym (or head across the road to Risdon Brook Dam for a walk at lunch time).
Duties
- Mentor and supervise staff in the application of approved assessment tools (including the Level of Service Case Management Inventory (LS/CMI)) and case management practices
- Assist the Senior Clinician, Rehabilitation and Reintegration in oversight of day-to-day operations of the Planning and Reintegration Unit including allocations and workload distribution.
- Assist the Senior Clinician, Rehabilitation and Reintegration to quality assure the implementation of approved assessment tools and case management practices.
- Case Management of more complex clients as required, developing comprehensive sentence plans and make referrals and or recommendations in line with individual plans.
- In conjunction with the Senior Clinician, Rehabilitation and Reintegration provide oversight of the Induction Process for prisoners. This includes oversight of processes, documentation, staff training and ongoing review.
- In-depth contributions to Tasmania Prison Service’s processes and policies regarding assessment, case management and brief interventions including processes, documentation, staff training and ongoing review.
- Support and assist the Senior Clinician, Rehabilitation and Reintegration in the development and implementation of case management processes including assessment and brief interventions.
Essential Requirements
Nil
Desirable Requirements
- Relevant tertiary or post-graduate qualifications in a discipline such as social work, psychology or counselling
- Current drivers licence
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
Statement of Duties (357428) Senior Planning Officer.docx
Statement of Duties (357428) Senior Planning Officer.pdf
Information for applicants (Tasmania Prison Service).docx
Information for applicants (Tasmania Prison Service).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 TPS Recruiting on (03) 6165 7394 or TPSRecruiting@justice.tas.gov.au.
For more information
Name: Erin Hunn
Position: Senior Clinician
Email: erin.hunn@justice.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 6165 7307
OR
TPS Recruiting
6165 7394
tpsrecruiting@justice.tas.gov.au