Assessment & Planning Officer at Department Of Family And Community Services nsw

Glen Innes, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Feb, 26

Salary

110271.0

Posted On

24 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication Skills, Office Administration, People Management, Negotiation Skills, Conflict Management, Microsoft Applications, Education Planning, Assessment Skills, Case Management, Program Delivery, Autonomous Work, Ethical Practices, Report Writing, Motivational Skills, Training, Collaboration

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Assessment and Planning Officer – Clerk Grade 5/6Glen Innes Correctional Centre. Location – Glen Innes Correctional Centre.Employment Type – Full TimeSalary - $99,938.00pa- $110,271.00pa + Superannuation + Leave Loading Your role Corrective Services NSW is seeking a proactive and dedicated Assessment and Planning Officer at the Glen Innes Correctional Centre. You will be responsible for the development, implementation and review of education and employment plans for offenders. Coordinate the delivery of education services and programs within a correctional centre by the external education service provider to achieve the highest levels of program delivery in accordance with departmental policy, procedures and standards to contribute to the reduction of re-offending and increased community safety. Working autonomously with a diverse range of people in a custodial setting, you will be supported by a statewide Education team. Qualifications & Experience required: Current Driver Licence and willingness to drive as required by role Administration qualifications desirable Demonstrated experience in office administration Skills in people management, negotiation and conflict management Proficient in Microsoft applications (Excel, word, outlook) Provide excellent communication skills both written and verbal, with the ability to interact and motivate inmates while working autonomously in a fast-paced volatile environment planning your workday to meet department targets Willing to undertake training in Industry specific computer-based programs. What you’ll do Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the delivery of appropriate education and vocational training programs for offenders. Conduct assessments and planning activities to inform the development of offender education and employment plans. Contribute to offender case management by providing regular reports on inmate learning progress and achievement and by participating in a range of case management activities. Participate in centre-based activities to support the delivery of offender education and vocational training programs. Maintain related administrative duties including recording of offender participation, progress and achievement in accordance with established systems and processes. Maintain ethical practices in a dynamic and challenging environment. Download the role description. If you are viewing this ad in Seek and wish to apply via their portal, you will be required to either set up a profile or login via your existing Seek account. To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site click here. Search for the job and click the ‘Apply now’ button. We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply, you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you. What We Offer We offer a variety of benefits, including: A challenging and rewarding career Flexible, autonomous work environment Competitive pay and conditions Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs. Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us. We do work that really matters Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW) delivers professional correctional services and programs to reduce reoffending and create safer communities. We house remand and sentenced inmates in correctional centres and supervise offenders serving orders in the community. CSNSW provides reports and advice to courts and releasing/parole authorities and assesses offenders in the community and in custody for relevant interventions to reduce their risks of reoffending. CSNSW works in partnership with other government and non-government justice and human services agencies to support victims, facilitate restorative justice and promote reintegration. Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment! Are you ready to join us? Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date resume (maximum 5 pages). Applications close Sunday 14th December 2025 11:00pm Got a question? For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for Corrective Services NSW, please contact Lee Anderson via Lee.Andersdon@correctiveservices.nsw.gov.au. If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please contact Kaushik Gounder via Kaushik.Gounder@dcj.nsw.gov.au. Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more. Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups. To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website. Other Information A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months. For more information visit Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website. 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Responsibilities

The Assessment and Planning Officer is responsible for developing, implementing, and reviewing education and employment plans for offenders. This role involves coordinating the delivery of education services and programs within a correctional centre to reduce re-offending and enhance community safety.