Community Corrections Officer L4

Department for Correctional Services
Job reference: 598694
Location: 5540 - PORT PIRIE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to EveryoneAbout 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 Corrections Officer is responsible for contributing to the protection of the community by supervising adult offenders who are referred to the Department by sentencing and releasing authorities, and providing them with opportunities to cease offending; liaison with a variety of Government and non-Government agencies in relation to the supervision of offenders.
The position will interact with key stakeholders within the Criminal Justice System but in particular Magistrates, Court Administration staff, the Parole Board, Prosecution Services and SAPOL, legal practitioners, defendants and members of the public.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;
• A flexible approach to working hours is required;
• Some interstate and intrastate travel will be required which may necessitate overnight absences.
• Appointees may be re-assigned to other locations within the region on an ongoing or temporary basis to perform duties of a similar nature and classification.

Requirements
Essential:
AHP2: Appropriate degree or equivalent qualification which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
PO2: Appropriate tertiary qualifications in community services, sociology, criminology, justice, correctional practice, social sciences, human services, health or related field.
OPS4: NilRemuneration
AHP2 ($86,950 - $100,729 pa)
PO2 ($86,950 to $96,223 pa)
OPS4 ($75,430 to $79,070 pa)Enquiries
Mrs Sian Litchfield
A/Area Manager Spencer Gulf
T: 0427 416 180
E: Sian.Litchfield@sa.gov.auApplication 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 temporary vacancy for up to 12 months. There is more than one position available.
While this position is based in Port Pirie, applicants from surrounding areas including Port Augusta and Whyalla are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applications close: 30/06/2024 11:00 PMAttachments:
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-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.