AddressJob reference: 594254
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
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 Administration Officer, Freedom of Information, processes Freedom of Information (FOI) and Release of Information (ROI) requests for the Department. The Administration Officer FOI is required to respond to complaints from both prisoners and the general public and is also required to assist with administrative support to other areas of DCS and the Office for Correctional Services Review.
Special Conditions
- Section 47 of the Public Sector Act 2009 applies in accordance 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 desirable;
- A flexible approach to working hours is required;
Requirements
Essential: NilDesirable: Criminal Justice Studies
Remuneration
ASO2 ($57,842 - $62,221 pa)
Enquiries
Ms Michelle PhilpManager Freedom of Information and Stakeholder Services8226 ***************@sa.gov.au
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online via I Work for SA.
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter of no more than two pages quoting the vacancy number and addressing the essential criteria. 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 temporary vacancy for up to 6 months.
Applications close: 28/05/2024 11:00 PM
Attachments:
- ASO2 - Advice to Applicants.pdf
- J&P FOI Administration Officer ASO2 (M29363).pdf
- Pre-Employment Declaration.pdf
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
