AddressJob reference: 597260
Location: 5085 - NORTHFIELD
Job status: Long 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 incumbent is responsible for the case management of adult offenders placed on probation, parole, pre-parole, pre-bond, bail, home detention or community service 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 Regional and team goals.
Special Conditions
- This position is part of the Northern Regional team and this includes the Elizabeth Community Correctional Centre and the North East Community Correctional Centre.
- 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 essential.
- A flexible approach to working hours is required.
- Some interstate and intrastate travel will be required which may necessitate overnight absences.
Requirements
Essential:
AHP2: A degree level qualification in Social Work leading to eligibility for 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
Remuneration
AHP2 ($86,950 - $100,729 pa)PO2 ($86,950 - $96,223 pa)
Enquiries
Ms Alicia Murphy Area Manager (08) 8282 ***************@sa.gov.au
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online via I Work for SA.Applicants are required to submit a CV/Resume outlining your qualifications and employment history and a cover letter of no more than two pages quoting the vacancy number.Applicants are required to attach additional information addressing the specific criteria outlined in the Advice to Applicants. 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 12 months.Successful applicant will be appointed at either classification depending on the qualification and experience held.
Applications close: 09/06/2024 11:00 PM
Attachments:
- Advice to Applicants Specific criteria CCO4 - May 2024.pdf
- JPS CCO4 AHP2 PO2 GENERIC NMRCC .pdf
- DCS Pre-Employment Declaration - V8.1 (Fillable).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.
