Justice and Community Safety
ACT Corrective Services
Offender Reintegration
Programs and Interventions

• Administrative Services Officer Class 6
• Salary Range: $91,315 - $104,509 (PN: 48170)

Details: A genuinely rewarding opportunity has emerged within ACT Corrective Services (ACTCS) for a highly motivated, values-driven professional to join Offender Reintegration, as a Disability Liaison Officer (ASO6).

The successful applicant will foster a shared approach to providing access to justice to people with disability, by supporting the development of a cross system community of practice that will identify and address systemic barriers that impact access to justice, or equitable access to services within the justice system, for people with disability.

The community of practice will support a cultural shift in justice agencies to identify and meet the needs of people with disability through coordination of training, resource adaption and engaging with service users.

In addition, you will support the progression of the Disability Justice Strategy, facilitate the upgrade of ACTCS materials into accessible resources, support detainees to navigate complex systems and provide both organisational and individual support related to increasing the capacity to support individuals with disability, within the Alexander Maconochie Centre.

To be successful in this role, you will be able to work collaboratively, compose and edit complex written material and demonstrate a high level of organisational skills and communication skills necessary to build rapport with a diverse range of clients and stakeholders.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility/ Other Requirements

• Compliance Requirements/Qualifications
• Demonstrated experience and/or willingness to work with detainees is essential.
• Demonstrated experience of working with persons with disabilities, supporting improvements of accessibility and linking in with support services.
• Qualifications relating to disability education and courses are highly desirable.

A current driver’s license is essential.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a criminal record check.

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 - Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration (act.gov.au)

For further information, please visit www.jobs.act.gov.au

Contact Officer: Summer Leiper (02) 6205 5318 [email protected] using the subject line: Disability Liaison Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.