Job Description
Company description:
Department of Communities and Justice
Job description:
Assessment and Planning Officer - Clerk Grade 5/6
South Coast Correctional Centre
Location - South Coast Correctional Centre
Employment Type - Ongoing, Full Time
Salary - $+3,2+5 - $102,+41 pa + Incidental Allowance + Superannuation + Leave Loading
Your role
Corrective Services Industries NSW is currently seeking an Assessment and Planning Officer who will be responsible for conducting assessments, education planning interviews, and supervising inmates' access to computers and education facilities. The role relies on accurate recording of information maintaining administrative duties relating to integrated case management and departmental KPT's.
Excellent communication skills are needed in both written and verbal, with the ability to interact and motivate inmates while working autonomously in a fast-paced volatile environment planning your workday to meet department targets.
What you'll do
As part of the Assessment and Planning Officer role, you will be required to undertake the following roles, however are not limited to:
Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the delivery of appropriate education and vocational training programs for offenders.
Conduct assessments and planning activities to inform the development of offender education and employment plans.
Contribute to offender case management by providing regular reports on inmate learning progress and achievement and by participating in a range of case management activities.
Participate in centre-based activities to support the delivery of offender education and vocational training programs.
Maintain related administrative duties including recording of offender participation, progress and achievement in accordance with established systems and processes.
Download 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 Offer
We offer a variety of benefits, including:
A challenging and rewarding career
Flexible, autonomous work environment
Competitive pay and conditions
Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.
Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.
We do work that really matters
Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It's work that really matters.
Apply now and join Australia's 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 resume (maximum 5 pages).
Applications close 11:5+pm, Tuesday 10th September 2026
Got a question?
For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Allan Clark via [email protected]
If you've got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please contact Jessica Saliba via [email protected] or 041+ 440 +18
Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit
We 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 Information
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
For more information visit Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website.
To keep up with recruitment opportunities at DCJ, follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CareersatDCJ/
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
Profile description:
Join the team at South Coast Correctional Centre as an Assessment and Planning Officer. Use your skills to teach and develop offenders within the correctional centre. Highly rewarding role with great salary and entitlements!
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Join the team at South Coast Correctional Centre as an Assessment and Planning Officer. Use your skills to teach and develop offenders within the correctional centre. Highly rewarding role with great salary and entitlements!
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Department of Communities and Justice
Job description:
Assessment and Planning Officer - Clerk Grade 5/6
South Coast Correctional Centre
Location - South Coast Correctional Centre
Employment Type - Ongoing, Full Time
Salary - $+3,2+5 - $102,+41 pa + Incidental Allowance + Superannuation + Leave Loading
Your role
Corrective Services Industries NSW is currently seeking an Assessment and Planning Officer who will be responsible for conducting assessments, education planning interviews, and supervising inmates' access to computers and education facilities. The role relies on accurate recording of information maintaining administrative duties relating to integrated case management and departmental KPT's.
Excellent communication skills are needed in both written and verbal, with the ability to interact and motivate inmates while working autonomously in a fast-paced volatile environment planning your workday to meet department targets.
What you'll do
As part of the Assessment and Planning Officer role, you will be required to undertake the following roles, however are not limited to:
Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the delivery of appropriate education and vocational training programs for offenders.
Conduct assessments and planning activities to inform the development of offender education and employment plans.
Contribute to offender case management by providing regular reports on inmate learning progress and achievement and by participating in a range of case management activities.
Participate in centre-based activities to support the delivery of offender education and vocational training programs.
Maintain related administrative duties including recording of offender participation, progress and achievement in accordance with established systems and processes.
Download 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 Offer
We offer a variety of benefits, including:
A challenging and rewarding career
Flexible, autonomous work environment
Competitive pay and conditions
Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.
Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.
We do work that really matters
Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It's work that really matters.
Apply now and join Australia's 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 resume (maximum 5 pages).
Applications close 11:5+pm, Tuesday 10th September 2026
Got a question?
For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Allan Clark via [email protected]
If you've got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please contact Jessica Saliba via [email protected] or 041+ 440 +18
Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit
We 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 Information
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
For more information visit Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website.
To keep up with recruitment opportunities at DCJ, follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CareersatDCJ/
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
Profile description:
Join the team at South Coast Correctional Centre as an Assessment and Planning Officer. Use your skills to teach and develop offenders within the correctional centre. Highly rewarding role with great salary and entitlements!
We offer:
Join the team at South Coast Correctional Centre as an Assessment and Planning Officer. Use your skills to teach and develop offenders within the correctional centre. Highly rewarding role with great salary and entitlements!
Report this job advert
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Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.
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What can I earn as a Planning Officer
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Assessment and Planning Officer | South Coast Correctional Centre position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Wollongong offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
