Casual Community Service Supervisor

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 Community Service Supervisor is responsible individually, or as a team member, for the supervision of offenders assigned to community based work programs (RepaySA) in accordance with statutory, Departmental and Work Health and Safety requirements

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.
• May be required to work regularly on a Saturday for which an allowance is paid.
• May be required to take recreation leave at times of the year (usually Christmas and Easter) that the RepaySA program closes.
• A current Senior First Aid Certificate is essential.
• Trades (skilled/unskilled) experience and ability to operate and maintain minor machinery is highly desirable.
• A flexible approach to working hours is required.

Requirements
Essential: N/A
Desirable: Relevant trade qualifications and / or certificates of competency training.

Remuneration
OPS2 - $29.56 plus 25% casual loading, in lieu of annual and sick leave

Enquiries

Sarah Bruse

Asst. Cost Share Coordinator, Northern Metropolitan Community Corrections
Ph (08) 8406 3***

***********@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 outlining their knowledge, skills and experience relevant to the role.
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 casual position for up to 12 months with irregular hours and no guaranteed hours of employment.
An additional 25% loading in lieu of sick leave, recreation leave loading and public holidays not worked will be applied to the hourly rate.
There is more than one position available.
This will be allocated within the Northern Metropolitan Region which is services through the North East and Elizabeth Community Correctional Centres.

Applications close: 3rd April 2024 11:00 PM