At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage cases for adult offenders and support their journey to a non-offending lifestyle.
- Company: Department for Correctional Services, committed to community safety and reducing re-offending.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Full-time role with flexible hours and potential travel.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of offenders and contribute to community safety.
- Qualifications: Open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants with a passion for community service.
The predicted salary is between 74095 - 78694 $ per year.
About the Department for Correctional Services
The Department employs approximately 2,000 staff and has responsibility for nine prisons and fifteen Community Correctional offices across the state. Our vision is for a safer community by protecting the public and reducing re-offending. We work towards this through the contribution of staff who are employed in a wide variety of fields, from correctional officers and teachers to social workers, psychologists and supervisors of court orders. Their commitment ensures we deliver quality services to prisoners, offenders and victims of crime. We strongly promote diversity and equity in our workforce, which directly contributes to greater effectiveness and better outcomes. In a supportive and collaborative environment, you will encounter interesting professional challenges and you will work alongside dedicated and passionate people who help to turn around the lives of offenders and rebuild lives affected by crime.
Duties
The incumbent is responsible for the case management of adult offenders placed on community based supervision orders and the provision of a service to Courts, Sentence Management Unit and the Parole Board in order to assist offenders to adopt a non-offending lifestyle. The incumbent will provide a case management service to offenders and their families through a range of programs and activities and is expected to contribute to the planning and development of best practice, and the achievement of team and regional goals.
Special Conditions
The Department for Correctional Services (DCS) considers that being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under sub-s56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA). Therefore, this position is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants. Section 47 of the Public Sector Act 2009 applies in conjunction with other provisions of the act and other applicable industrial entitlements. The incumbent is required to satisfactorily complete a National Criminal History Check. A current South Australian Driver's Licence is required. A flexible approach to working hours is required. Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required which may necessitate overnight absences.
Requirements
- Essential: Nil
- Desirable: Nil
Remuneration
OPS3 ($74,095 - $78,694 p.a.)
Enquiries
Ms Alicia Murphy Area Manager - Elizabeth Community Correctional Centre Ph: 08 8282 7020 E: [emailprotected]
This is an ongoing vacancy. This is a Full time vacancy at 1.0 FTE (75 hours per fortnight).
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community Corrections Officer Level 3 in Adelaide employer: Department for Correctional Services
The Department for Correctional Services is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment that prioritises the wellbeing of its staff. As a Team Supervisor, you will benefit from a supportive culture that encourages professional growth through training and development opportunities, while making a meaningful impact on the lives of offenders and the community. Located in South Australia, this role offers a chance to engage in rewarding work alongside passionate colleagues committed to creating safer communities.
Contact Details:
Department for Correctional Services Recruitment Team
