Program Practitioner
Corrective Services NSW
Location – Junee Correctional Centre
Employment type – Ongoing, Full- time
Salary – $116,****** - $129,****** pa plus superannuation and leave loading
Grade – Clerk Grade 7/8
Your role
Step into a role where your impact is profound! As a Program Practitioner, you'll be at the forefront of delivering transformative group-based therapy for inmates. You'll co-facilitate intensive programs that tackle the root causes of substance abuse, sexual offenses, and violent crimes, guiding participants towards meaningful change. This is your chance to make a real difference in rehabilitation and recovery.
For those who are entertaining the idea of a relocation. Junee is in a beautiful pocket of NSW's Riverina region, just a short drive from Wagga Wagga, Junee is full of surprises. The town revolves around its delectable Liquorice and Chocolate Factory. But as a stop on the major Melbourne-Sydney railway line, this pretty country town is also home to a fascinating railway museum. And then there's the haunted house and heritage streetscapes.
What You'll Do
You will guide participants through evidence-based interventions aimed at increasing their self‐awareness, promoting personal accountability, and teaching practical skills for leading a crime‐free life. By motivating inmates to change and providing them with the tools needed for rehabilitation, you'll play a critical role in enhancing community safety and reducing re‐offending rates. Deliver high‐quality, evidence‐based case management services to offenders, ensuring all activities align with relevant legislation, policies and guidelines.
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, you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.
What we're looking for
Relevant tertiary qualifications in a behavioural science, psychology,



social work or counselling or similar field; or equivalent proven extensive experience relevant to facilitation of group‐based treatments and / or program facilitation.
Current driver's licence and preparedness to drive a vehicle in the course of performing the role.
Experience Required
Demonstrated experience relevant to the role, with the ability to meet the key accountabilities and focus capabilities outlined in the role description.
Demonstrated expertise in facilitating group treatments for adults from diverse backgrounds, including those with complex needs.
Proven experience in delivering evidence‐based interventions, particularly in challenging environments.
Solid capability in managing challenging behaviours, along with an understanding of functional behaviour assessments.
Well‐developed problem‐solving skills, especially in offender management contexts where independent professional judgement is required.
Knowledge of contemporary correctional practices and issues related to assessment, case management, intervention, and behavioural change, particularly with sexual, violent, or substance‐abuse‐related behaviours.
Download the role description.
What We Offer
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.
5 weeks recreational leave
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) and Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW) 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.
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 résumé (maximum 5 pages).
Applications close Sunday, 18 October **** at 11:59pm AEST.
Got a question?
For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Kellie Pincott on or phone ************
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 (including an alternate method submission of the application), please contact Kaushik Gounder on
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.
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📌 Programs Practitioner (New South Wales)
🏢 Nsw Department Of Communities And Justice
📍 New South Wales