Job description
- Administrative Services Officer Class 6
- Salary Range: $95,746 – $109,072
- Position Number: 53329
A challenging and genuinely rewarding opportunity has emerged within ACT Corrective Services (ACTCS) for a highly motivated, values-driven professional to join Community Operations 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 this role, you will support the progression of the Disability Justice Strategy, identify and implement actions to address systemic barriers to accessing justice, facilitate the upgrade of ACTCS materials into accessible resources and support offenders and accused persons to navigate complex systems.
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:
- Demonstrated experience and/or willingness to work with offenders is essential.
- A Class ‘C’ drivers licence is desirable.
- The successful candidate will be required to undergo a National Police check.
- The successful candidate will be required to gain a Working with Vulnerable People registration.
How to Apply:
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For further information, please visit www.jobs.act.gov.au.
Contact Officer: Angela Little (02) 6205 2965 [email protected] using the subject line: Disability Liaison Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.
A position description is attached.