2015-16

PERFORMANCE, ACHIEVEMENTS AND OUTCOMES
Report Writing Refresher Training
Probation and Parole Officers from across the
NT had the opportunity to attend Report Writing
Refresher training in the second half of 2015.
This training looked at development of court
assessments and reports and parole reports
for adults and young people. Topics included
gathering information, liaising with the offender
and other stakeholders, verification of evidence,
and development of practical and realistic
recommendations for the sentencing authority.
Case Management Refresher Training
Probation and Parole Officers from across the NT
also had the opportunity to participate in Case
Management Refresher training in the second half
of 2015. This training focused on the principles
of case management from assessment, planning,
implementation and review within a throughcare
framework as well as the link between our
statutory obligations and best practice case
management to promote positive behavioural
change.
The Training Unit team within Community
Corrections also regularly provides advice and
guidance to operational staff regarding best
practice and development, such as participation
in case management reviews and leading case
consultations.
Community Corrections Career Progression
Scheme
Community Corrections introduced a Career
Progression Scheme effective from
20 March 2013. The scheme is open to Probation
and Parole officers (AO4) to progress to Case
Manager (AO5) on demonstration of skills and
experience relevant to the required competencies.
The Assessment Panel met three times during
2015-16 to assess applications and three
Probation and Parole Officers were successful in
being progressed to the next level.
Congratulations to Ms Krystie McQuade, Case
Manager Palmerston, Ms Tracey Connelly, Case
Manager Palmerston, and Ms Danielle Wenske
Case Manager Alice Springs.
Certificate IV in Correctional Practice
During the 2015-16 year, 22 Probation and
Parole Officers successfully completed their
Certificate IV in Correctional Practice and were
offered permanent employment. Locations
included Darwin (13), Nhulunbuy (1), Katherine
(1), Tennant Creek (3) and Alice Springs (4).
Krystie McQuade – career progression
Krystie McQuade has worked for Northern
Territory Department of Correctional Services
as a Probation and Parole Officer since July
2013. Krystie has been a strong contributor
to Community Corrections and was chosen
to be part of the initial Home Detention
Unit in late 2013 when it was transitioning
to the Electronic Monitoring Unit as she had
the insight and ability to manage high risk
offenders to the required standard. She has
been instrumental in ensuring electronic
monitoring is utilised correctly as an effective
management tool as per the offenders
conditions.
Krystie has strived for excellence over this
time and worked to the level required to
become a Probation and Parole Case Manager
and recently secured this level through
career progression. Her ability to work above
her required level has ensured she gets the
recognition she deserves and is a testament
to the staff around her and her management
team. Krystie has set the standard and I am
sure others will follow suit and also strive for
career progression.
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