ADVICE TO JOB APPLICANTS
ASSESSMENT OFFICER PO2
We welcome your interest in this role. Please read on to maximise your chances of
success.
1.
Position Description
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Do you meet all the essential capabilities outlined in the Job and Person Specification?
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Can you demonstrate your ability to carry out the duties / responsibilities of the key areas of
accountability section of the Job and Person Specification?
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Can you meet the professional standards demanded by our Core Values and our Employee
Conduct Policy (professional conduct standards)?
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If so, then you are welcome to apply.
2.
QUESTIONS AND VISITS TO THE POSITION LOCATION
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You are welcome to contact the relevant enquiries person.
3.
JOB APPLICATION FORMAT – Address selected capabilities listed below only.
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Provide a Short Cover Letter identifying the vacancy& requesting further consideration
(please remember to sign it).
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Attach your CV or Resume which should include:
 Name & Address, secondary & tertiary education, work history, committee
memberships etc.
4.
QUALIFICATIONS AND CRITERIA TO BE ADDRESSED
The following is a list of Operational Capabilities that need to be addressed in your written
application. Please note, to be successful in the position, all criteria outlined in the Job and Person
Specification are required to be met and will be assessed throughout the selection process.
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A relevant degree qualification in Social Work and/or related fields as accepted by the Chief
Executive;
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Demonstrated ability to conduct professional and comprehensive assessment interviews;
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Demonstrated ability to work with a culturally and socially diverse group of offenders, and to
apply a culturally responsive framework to guide assessment and treatment planning;
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Proven experience in communicating clearly, both verbally and in writing;
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Demonstrated ability to produce quality reports in an efficient and professional manner;
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Proven experience in the area of offender assessment and report writing
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Demonstrated ability to complete comprehensive criminogenic needs assessments, including
criminogenic case formulation, risk assessment, needs assessment and treatment planning;
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Demonstrated ability to apply a high level of professional judgement to determine risk factors
and treatment priorities;
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Demonstrated ability to work with a minimum of direction and to effectively communicate with
and work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team;
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Knowledge and understanding of Departmental Core Values (Code of Ethics) and the
Employee Conduct Policy; and
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Knowledge and understating of the Risk/Needs Model of Offender Rehabilitation as it applies to
offender assessment and treatment planning.
5.
REFEREES:
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Referees should be those who can provide recent information regarding your relevant work /
other experience – if possible provide your referees with a copy of the Job and Person
Specification.
6.
YOUR RESPONSBILITIES – Maximise your chances for further consideration – Ensure you:
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Make claims and provide examples, relating to the capabilities listed above in your application
(above).
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Provide evidence of essential Educations / Vocational Qualification –If you have overseas
qualifications – have them assessed to equivalent Australian Qualifications.
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7.
 Contact the Overseas Qualifications Unit, Adelaide TAFE. (Telephone 08 8226 6684)
Check the contents of your application – is it accurate and complete?
Forward your original application plus 2 copies to the person designated in the advertisement
before 5pm on the advertised close date. Please note late applications may not be accepted.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
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Successful applicant will be required to satisfactorily complete a National Criminal History
Record Check (NCHRC) prior to employment.