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Parole Or Probation Officer

ANZSCO 411714

Employed

2,100

Part-time share

14%

Female share

72%

Median age

40 yrs

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

Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.

About this career

Parole or Probation Officers supervise offenders who have been placed on probation by court order or released conditionally from corrective service institutions.

What they typically do

  • Supervises offenders on probation and parole.
  • Assesses clients' needs and plans develops and implements educational, training and support programmes.
  • Interviews clients and assesses the nature and extent of difficulties.
  • Monitors and reports on the progress of clients.
  • Refers clients to agencies that can provide additional help.
  • Completes administrative work which may include written correspondence and reports.

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.