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Job Description
Closes: 12 May 2026
Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 6
Salary: $102,657 - $116,592 plus superannuation
Position No: 58066
Directorate: Justice and Community Safety
Advertised (Gazettal date): 05 May 2026
Contact Officer: Damien Veal on Damien.Veal@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 2917
Details: A genuinely rewarding opportunity has emerged within ACT Corrective Services (ACTCS), for a highly motivated individual to join the Offender Reintegration unit, as a Family Worker (ASO6).
This role supports families and other significant people, including remandees and sentenced detainees, in their transition to and from the Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC) and the community, through an individualised and holistic end to end case management process.
The successful applicant will assist detainees entering and exiting the AMC with re-establishing or maintaining family and other supports, engaging internal and external stakeholders in the process of family reunification, mediation and counselling.
In addition, you will provide induction and reintegration assistance, support case management processes and assist detainees exiting the AMC utilising a restorative justice approach, while working to identify and address any gaps or barriers that may reduce a detainee’s success in the community.
Further to this, you will provide support to the family members impacted by having a family member incarcerated in the AMC by providing information and support around AMC processes and referring to appropriate services in the community, as required.
To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate exceptional interpersonal, organisational and communication skills necessary to build rapport and work collaboratively and respectfully with a diverse range of stakeholders.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
Eligibility/ Other Requirements:
Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience in a related field is highly desirable.
Background police checks will be conducted.
Driver’s licence (Class C) is essential.
This position requires a pre-employment medical.
Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra
To be eligible for permanent or temporary employment within the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident or hold a valid work visa.
If an officer no longer holds a visa that permits them to work in Australia, their employment with the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) will be terminated.
Note: This is a temporary position available for a period of up to six months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
How to Apply: Applicants are required to submit three items:
A one-to-three-page written response addressing the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge, and Behavioural Capabilities, having regard for the job requirements.
A current curriculum vitae with the names and contact details of two referees (one should be a current Supervisor/Manager).
A copy of their driver’s licence.
Please ensure you submit all three items.
Applications should be submitted .
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
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Note
This is a temporary position available for a period of up to six months.
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Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 6
Salary: $102,657 - $116,592 plus superannuation
Position No: 58066
Directorate: Justice and Community Safety
Advertised (Gazettal date): 05 May 2026
Contact Officer: Damien Veal on Damien.Veal@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 2917
Details: A genuinely rewarding opportunity has emerged within ACT Corrective Services (ACTCS), for a highly motivated individual to join the Offender Reintegration unit, as a Family Worker (ASO6).
This role supports families and other significant people, including remandees and sentenced detainees, in their transition to and from the Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC) and the community, through an individualised and holistic end to end case management process.
The successful applicant will assist detainees entering and exiting the AMC with re-establishing or maintaining family and other supports, engaging internal and external stakeholders in the process of family reunification, mediation and counselling.
In addition, you will provide induction and reintegration assistance, support case management processes and assist detainees exiting the AMC utilising a restorative justice approach, while working to identify and address any gaps or barriers that may reduce a detainee’s success in the community.
Further to this, you will provide support to the family members impacted by having a family member incarcerated in the AMC by providing information and support around AMC processes and referring to appropriate services in the community, as required.
To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate exceptional interpersonal, organisational and communication skills necessary to build rapport and work collaboratively and respectfully with a diverse range of stakeholders.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
Eligibility/ Other Requirements:
Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience in a related field is highly desirable.
Background police checks will be conducted.
Driver’s licence (Class C) is essential.
This position requires a pre-employment medical.
Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra
To be eligible for permanent or temporary employment within the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident or hold a valid work visa.
If an officer no longer holds a visa that permits them to work in Australia, their employment with the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) will be terminated.
Note: This is a temporary position available for a period of up to six months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
How to Apply: Applicants are required to submit three items:
A one-to-three-page written response addressing the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge, and Behavioural Capabilities, having regard for the job requirements.
A current curriculum vitae with the names and contact details of two referees (one should be a current Supervisor/Manager).
A copy of their driver’s licence.
Please ensure you submit all three items.
Applications should be submitted .
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
#LI-DNI
Note
This is a temporary position available for a period of up to six months.
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