Is this you?

• Seeking a full-time role with flexibility to work from the office and home?
• Looking for a meaningful position where you can impact the lives of people transitioning from the justice system?
• Seeking to grow and develop your skills in forensic case work?

At ACSO, we look for people who believe in second chances, who share our values and are passionate about supporting forensic clients to re integrate back into the community. If this sounds like you, read on!

About Us

The Australian Community Support Organisation (ACSO) is a vibrant, values driven NFP, focused on partnering with Government and the community to co-design services that create real social change. We are an organisation with a bold vision to create a safe and inclusive community where prison truly is the last resort. Our purpose is to strengthen the wellbeing of our communities by advocating for and delivering services which divert people away from the justice system.

The Australian Community Support Organisation recognises the right to a safe and inclusive service without bias. ACSO is committed to the equitable treatment of its participants, employees and partners. We believe in humanity and celebrating the diverse voices of our community through leadership, practice and policy design, to honour and embrace diverse traditions, cultures and experiences of those we support and work alongside.

About the role

Forensic Case Workers will be responsible for delivering pre- and post- release support to their allocated participants and will work intensively with prisons, courts and where applicable, with community corrections to successfully reintegrate participants. The Forensic Case Worker will be responsible for record keeping (including data entry and case-noting) and providing assertive outreach and interventions to at-risk and vulnerable cohorts.

What we're looking for

• Minimum of 2 years' relevant or equivalent experience
• The ability to enter and work in a prison environment
• Experience developing support plans and goal attainment strategies
• Confidence and ability to build positive relationships and communicate with people of diverse backgrounds and abilities
• Knowledge and competency in casework practices
• Demonstrated capacity to work flexibly, possess the ability to manage competing demands, and able to effectively set boundaries and limits where required
• An extensive background working with Aboriginal, or Torres Strait Islander people will be highly regarded
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills

What ACSO can offer you

• Full-time, permanent positions available in Gippsland, with a hybrid of working from the office and from home (if desired), in line with operational requirements
• $77k base salary + superannuation + NFP salary packaging options (more after tax $ in your pocket!)
• Paid parental leave (14 weeks accessible after six months of employment)
• Annual leave loading of 17.5%
• Phone, laptop, and provisions to help set you up at home (if required)
• Benefits listed above, including
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Wellbeing initiatives
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Dedicated inclusion and diversity initiatives

To apply

If you think you'd be a great fit - we'd love to hear from you!

To apply and view the position description (PD), please visit our careers website (REQN-563) and provide a copy of your resume, a brief covering letter and a document outlining responses to the selection criteria found in the PD.

To learn more about this position, please contact Donna Morsman, ReStart Team Leader, on 0419 294 568.

ACSO is committed to maintaining a working environment that is safe and minimises risk to the health and wellbeing of all employees, clients, contractors, volunteers and representatives. ACSO's new employees will be required to be fully vaccinated (including third dose) against COVID-19. All ACSO preferred candidates are required to provide proof of their vaccination status, prior to offers of employment being made.

Please note, as ACSO is an NDIS provider, the successful candidate must hold an NDIS Worker Screening Check Clearance before they commence employment in this position.

Applications may close early if suitable candidates are found sooner, so we recommend applying early!

The Australian Community Support Organisation embraces diversity within its workforce and encourages applications from appropriately qualified and skilled people regardless of their background. All suitable applicants for this role will be considered regardless of age, ability, race, gender expression, sex, cultural background, spiritual beliefs or lived experience.

ACSO proudly acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia's first peoples and pay respect to their rich culture, lores, customs and elders past and present. We strongly embrace the spirit of reconciliation and continue working towards ensuring an equal voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, particularly those who have been touched by the justice system.