44003

Closes: 30 June 2025

Classification: Senior Officer Grade B
Salary: $146,705 - $164,506 plus superannuation
Position No: 44003
Directorate: Justice and Community Safety
Advertised (Gazettal date): 16 June 2025
Contact Officer: Lizzie Spulak on Lizzie.Spulak@act.gov.au or (02) 6205 5431

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Details: ACT Corrective Services (ACTCS) is seeking applications from highly motivated, experienced and suitable individuals to fill temporarily the position Director, Justice Housing Program and Sentence Administration Section (SOGB).

Through the provision of strong, ethical, collaborative, and highly visible leadership, the successful applicant will manage the Justice Housing Program (JHP) initiative, which aims to reduce the population in the Alexander Maconochie Centre and reduce recidivism. This will be achieved through the provision of temporary accommodation for various cohorts of justice-involved people.

The Sentence Administration Section (SAS) is responsible for the management of independent and robust detainee security classification processes, and the timely and accurate administration of detainee sentences, parole orders and community sentences.

The successful applicant will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to administer sentence calculations and sentence classifications, and to facilitate the transfer of prison sentences, parole orders and community-based sentences. You will also ensure that detainees receive a security classification at the lowest category consistent with managing their continuing custody, the safety of the public, staff and other detainees, and security and good order at a correctional centre.

This role presents enormous opportunity to shape service provision for people with high and complex needs, working collaboratively with government, the community services sector and people with lived experience, to make a tangible difference in the Canberra community.

To be successful, you will demonstrate strong leadership and management qualities, exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to develop and compose complex workplace documents.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

1. Demonstrated experience or willingness to work with offenders is essential.
2. The successful candidate may be required to undergo a National Police check.
3. 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 - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra
4. 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.
5. 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.

Note: This is a temporary position available immediately until 31 May 2026. 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 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.

How to Apply: To apply, applicants are required to submit two items: (1) A one to three page written response addressing the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge and Behavioural Capabilities, having regard for the job requirements; and (2) 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 required items.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now Button below.

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This is a temporary position available immediately until 31 May 2026.