Job Description

We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.

The Department of Justice supports reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants with disability. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, you can include this information with your application.

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you.

Period of Appointment

Casual for a period of 3 (three) years

Hours per fortnight

Casual hours as needed

Duties

• Ensure that the conditions associated with Electronic Monitoring are observed in compliance with the requirements of the relevant order and legislation
• Monitor alerts for all offenders that are monitored electronically including;
• Undertake initial assessment of the nature of the alert
• Respond within established guidelines
• Record details of all intervention undertaken
• Notifying the assigned case manager of any action undertaken on the follow-up of an alert
• Investigate any home detention offender related issues and undertake necessary follow up actions as per defined guidelines
• Liaise with the Supervisor for any significant offender related issues and undertake any necessary follow up action
• Update electronic systems with case notes and contacts which may have occurred during the shift
• Providing detailed information to case managers of offender activities and alerts
• Report all breaches of conditions
• Liaise with offenders and both internal and external stakeholders in a manner that is compassionate, respectful and professional whilst maintaining appropriate boundaries with integrity
• Where required provide data, reports and information to support continuous improvement and high quality outcomes.
• Contribute to the development of the program by critically reflecting and reviewing procedures and practices and suggesting ideas and solutions to achieve best practice.

Pre-employment Checks

The Head of State Service has determined that the person nominated for this vacancy is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer.

The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Pre-employment (National Police Record) checks for: Arson and fire setting, violent crimes and crimes against the person, sex-related offences, drug and alcohol related offences, crimes involving dishonesty, deception and/or conspiracy, making false declarations, malicious damage and destruction to property, serious traffic offences, crimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and Justice, Executive or the Legislative Power.
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment.
3. Identification check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

Statement of Duties (Generic) Monitoring Officer (Casual).docx

Statement of Duties (Generic) Monitoring Officer (Casual).pdf

Information for applicants (Community Corrections).docx

Information for applicants (Community Corrections).pdf

How to apply

To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.

Refer to the 'Information for Applicants' document for further information. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6165 4911.

For more information

Melisa Cooley
Assistant Director
Email: melisa.cooley@justice.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 6165 6700