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Parole Or Probation Officer

OSCA 411631·ANZSCO 411714

Employed

2,200

Part-time share

14.6%

Female share

71.8%

Median age

40 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

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About this career

Supervises offenders who have been placed on probation by court order or released conditionally from corrective service institutions.

What they typically do

  • Provides written and verbal recommendations to courts and state parole authorities about offenders
  • Develops and implements individualised case plans for offenders to assist them with their rehabilitation and reintegration into the community
  • Monitors, supervises and visits offenders at their home and workplace to ensure compliance with the requirements of their court order or conditional release
  • Conducts regular meetings with offenders to discuss their progress and address any issues or concerns
  • Coordinates with law enforcement when offenders violate the terms of a court order or conditional release

Where they work

Public Administration and Safety

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
45.5%
QLD
15.6%
WA
13.2%
VIC
12.3%
SA
5.7%
TAS
3.3%
NT
3%
ACT
1.3%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Parole Or Probation Officer.

No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.