Description:
Are you looking for a new challenge within a forensic setting where your work makes a real difference? This may be the job for you!
This is a permanent, full time vacancy.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Manager Forensic Assessment provides leadership, clinical oversight, management, professional guidance and support to a team responsible for the assessment of individual offenders, in the community or prison setting. These assessment outcomes advise and assist sentencing and releasing authorities and case management planning teams in the management of offender risks and delivery of rehabilitation intervention services.
The Manager Forensic Assessment also provides expertise and specialist advice, guidance and consultation to internal and external stakeholders, as required, in the assessment of offender risk management and rehabilitation needs.
The Forensic Assessment team comprises staff of various professional qualifications and experience, undertaking risk and needs assessments of offenders of varying complexity.
Travel within Western Australia may be required.
ABOUT YOU
You will have an understanding of the theories and models of assessment and intervention that relate to criminal behaviour, a strong ethical compass and clear boundaries working with clients.
BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIES
We have a great team environment with lots of opportunities to develop. You can also access a range of benefits including:
- 11% employer contributed superannuation
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Professional supervision
- 20 days annuals leave with 3 additional repealed public service holidays
- Salary Packaging
ABOUT JUSTICE
When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.
APPLICATION PROCESS
How to apply
Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.
For more information about the recruitment and selection process and other benefits, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack .
We require you to submit:
- A current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two referees (that includes a current line manager) and;
- A statement no more than two (2) pages addressing the following questions that relate to role specific criteria. Please provide examples to support your claims.
- Demonstrated extensive experience in the assessment and rehabilitation of complex, high risk offender cohorts.
- Demonstrated experience in leading and managing service delivery and advanced skills in professional clinical supervision.
- Highly effective and proven written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to initiate and maintain working relationships with team members and internal and external stakeholders.
Candidate Search
If required, we may choose to supplement the field of applications by conducting a Candidate Search.
EQUITY AND DIVERSITY
The Department of Justice is committed in building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal Australians, people with disability, youth, and other diversity groups. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.
Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team on aboriginalworkforcedevelopment@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1700 for culturally appropriate application advice.
Applicants with disability requiring adjustment or accessibility requirements at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the ‘Further Information’ section or contact WorkforceDiversity@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1700 to for a confidential discussion.
ELIGIBILITY
- A post graduate Masters/Doctorate degree in Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychology and eligibility for full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
- Valid C Class Drivers Licence.
Subsequent Vacancies
Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies in the Department of Justice for a period of twelve (12) months, in accordance with Part 5 (General Appointment) of the Commissioner's Instructions No. 2: Filling a Public Sector Vacancy and Commissioner’s Instructions No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies .
FOR FURTHER JOB-RELATED INFORMATION
If you would like further information regarding the position and/or vacancy please contact Dr Nadia Dias, Director Assessment and Interventions on (08) 9264 1304 for a confidential discussion.
An information session will be held via TEAMS on 4 April 2024 at 5:00pm to provide further information on the available role and to answer questions. Please email Colleen Tonkin at Colleen.Tonkin@justice.wa.gov.au to express your interest in attending the information session.
SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION
Applicants are requested to apply online. To submit your application, click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this advertisement.
Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 for assistance.
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