AddressAbout 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 Activities Officer is responsible to the Manager Offender Services, Yatala Labour Prison, through the Activities Coordinator for the development and provision of suitable Recreation, Programs, Activities and Sporting opportunities for prisoners at Yatala Labour Prison.
Special Conditions
- 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 essential.
- Hours of duty are an average of 38 hours over a 7 day roster, however roster times may be varied
- A flexible approach to working hours is required.
- Some interstate and intrastate travel will be required which may necessitate overnight absences.
- A current recognised Senior First Aid certificate is required
- Required to successfully complete Certificate III in Correctional Practice within 12 months (if not already completed)
Requirements
Essential: Certificate III in Correctional Practice (refer to Special Conditions)
Desirable: Appropriate certificates in sports, recreation, fitness or physical education
Certificate IV Assessment and Workplace Training or currently enrolled.
Remuneration
CO3 ($67,402 - $73,345pa)
Enquiries
Mr. Matt Staples
A/Assistant General Manager, Yatala Labour Prison
(08) 8343 0***
***************@sa.gov.au
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online via I Work for SA.
All written applications are required to include additional information that specifically addresses the selection criteria outlined in the Job and Person Specification. Your response to each key selection criteria should not exceed one page in length.
Please note: Applicants that do not address the selection criteria may be disadvantaged during the shortlisting process.
Refer to the Advice to Applicants for information on how to apply.
Applicants are required to complete the Employment Declaration if not currently employed by the Department for Correctional Services.
Additional Information
This is a permanent and ongoing vacancy.
There is more than one position available.
If the Certificate III in Correctional Practice has not been completed, the incumbent/s are required to successfully complete the certificate within 12 months - the basic officer training will be provided upon commencement of employment
The Department for Correctional Services (DCS) considers that being Aboriginal or a Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under sub-s 56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA). Therefore, this position is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants.
Applications close: 11:00 PM, 26 June 2024
