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Community Corrections Officer | Muswellbrook Community CorrectionsJoin to apply for the Community Corrections Officer | Muswellbrook Community Corrections role at NSW Department of Communities and JusticeCommunity Corrections Officer | Muswellbrook Community Corrections1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Community Corrections Officer | Muswellbrook Community Corrections role at NSW Department of Communities and JusticeMuswellbrook Community Corrections,Corrective Services NSWCommunity Corrections OfficerMuswellbrook Community Corrections,Hunter District, Corrective Services NSWLocation- MuswellbrookEmployment type- Full time ongoing 35 hours per week (Flexible working hours)Salary -$99,938 - $110, 271 pa, plus super and leave loading (Clerk Grade 5/6)Aboriginal candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.All successful candidates must be willing to work at our Muswellbrook OfficeYour roleAs a Community Corrections Officer, you will join a dedicated and dynamic team focused on offender rehabilitation and enhancing community safety. In this role, you will collaborate with individuals under supervision to develop and implement rehabilitative strategies, monitor progress toward established goals, and conduct home visits to ensure compliance with conditions. You will benefit from a supportive work environment and opportunities to engage in staff activities, all while making a meaningful impact in the community.What Youll DoCommunity Corrections Officers are trained to manage cases for individuals serving community-based orders, including Parole Orders, Intensive Corrections Orders, and Community Corrections Orders. In some facilities, officers also work with offenders in custody to prepare them for successful reintegration into the community upon their release on parole. This role offers extensive training opportunities and pathways for career advancement. If you have a strong interest in writing, enjoy collaborating with a dedicated team, and working with a variety of stakeholders, this position may be a great fit for you.Successful candidates will be required to complete a mandatory four-week, in-person, paid training program at our Brush Farm Academy, which is a key component of the Certificate IV in Correctional Practice curriculum.What Were Looking ForIndividuals committed to upholding our values and behaviours, with a strong focus on ensuring community safety.A dedication to fostering positive relationships between Communities and Justice, with particular emphasis on supporting the local Aboriginal and CALD communities.Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate integrity in all interactions.Experience in case management, along with high resilience, strong motivation, and a proactive, positive attitude.Ability to thrive in a challenging environment while applying cultural sensitivity and awareness.Develop and implement effective strategies while demonstrating decisiveness in managing emotionally charged situations and addressing complex or controversial issues.For more information on the day-to-day life of a Community Corrections Officer, review A Day in the life of a CCO & Resilience as a CCODownload 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 OfferWe offer a variety of benefits, including:A challenging and rewarding careerFlexible, autonomous work environmentCompetitive pay and conditionsTraining and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilitiesHealth & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.We do work that really mattersWorking for Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW) provides opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with government and non-government justice and human services agencies to support victims, facilitate restorative justice, and promote reintegration. We''re focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. Its work that really matters.Apply now and join Australias 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 rsum (maximum 3 pages).We are looking for you to demonstrate your competency in the focus capabilities as detailed in the role descriptionApplications close 17 August 2025 at 11:00pm AEST.Please DO NOT apply if you are not willing to work at our Muswellbrook OfficeGot a question?For more information about the role or what its like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Sheryn Binnie on 02 6549 0600 or at sheryn.binnie@correctiveservices.nsw.gov.auIf youve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Pologa Mase on 0467 051 326 or via Pologa.Mase@dcj.nsw.gov.au. Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruitWe 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 InformationA talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months for Muswellbrook ONLY.For more information visit Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website.Thank you for your interest in this role. 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