• Working in the Gippsland region will give you access to tranquil lakes, pristine beaches and the rugged beauty of the high country
  
• Part-Time (0.8), Fixed Task Contract, with a competitive salary in the range of $65,000 - $68,000 (plus superannuation)
  
• Free parking, subsidised meals and professional development opportunities are on offer

About the Opportunity

Fulham Correctional Centre delivers comprehensive, quality, reintegration services to prisoners and we are seeking an Assessment and Transition Coordinator (ATC) to join our multidisciplinary team.

ATC’s work within the Offender Management Framework (OMF) to deliver the Corrections Victoria Reintegration Pathway (CVRP).

Our work is fast paced and as an ATC you will provide a range of supports and services to assist prisoners transition into, through and out of prison. This includes coordinating prisoners’ involvement in transitional programs, liaison and provision of assistance to external service providers, facilitation of referrals, coordination and delivery of programs and the parole application process.  

ATC’s play a key leadership and change management role within the centre and work to promote quality case management and successful reintegration.

ATC’s are required to develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with contracted service providers, Community Corrections Services (CCS) the Adult Parole Board (APB) and all other stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be provided comprehensive training in the CVRP and associated assessments and be supported to gain accreditation in structured risk-related assessment tools.

To be successful in the role you will have:

• A tertiary qualification in an appropriate discipline and/or demonstrated skills and experience in Human Services, welfare practice, educated or related fields
• Demonstrated understanding of transition and reintegration issues and needs of prisoners
• Demonstrated capacity or aptitude to work with hard to engage clients, individually and in a group setting
• Previous experience in working within legislation framework
• Excellent people management skills including providing effective service delivery to stakeholders
• High level of problem-solving skills and the ability to develop operational responses to recurring issues based on knowledge, expertise and an accurate interpretation of data.
• Intermediate/ advanced computer skills

Other requirements of the role

• Ability to work within a correctional setting, which will involve direct contact with prisoners
• Valid and current full Australian driver’s licence
• Satisfactory completion of a National Criminal History Check
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Key Attributes

• Previous experience in case managing complex clients
• A desire to make a difference to the lives of people who may experience disadvantage, have challenging behaviours and complex needs
• Experience working collaboratively with others in a complex environment
• Ability to embrace change and continuous improvement
• Good communication and effective interpersonal skills
• Empathy and cultural awareness
• Resilience

About The GEO Group Australia and Fulham Correctional Centre

Fulham Correctional Centre is part of The GEO Group in Australia and is the leading provider of privately managed correctional services in Victoria and NSW. As a Registered Training Provider (number 3570), GEO offers a wide variety of training programs which are nationally accredited.

For more information about our organisation, please visit our website at www.geogroup.com.au

To find out more about the role, please click here to download the position description or contact Melanie Fowler, Senior Assessment &

Transition Coordinator at Fulham Correctional Centre, on (03) 5142 3836 or via email mfowler@geogroup.com.au using the subject line: Assessment & Transition Coordinator - Gippsland enquiry via EthicalJobs.

How to apply:

To apply, we ask that you complete a short questionnaire below, as part of the application process.

Applications must include a resume and a one-page cover letter.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are highly encouraged to apply

We are always looking for people to join our company who share the values that we stand for:

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