Correctional Industry Officer (Multiple)

Department for Correctional Services
Job reference: 566243
Location: 5700 - PORT AUGUSTA
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Aboutthe Department for Correctional Services

The Department employsapproximately 2,000 staff and has responsibility for nine prisonsand fifteen Community Correctional offices across the state. Ourvision is for a safer community by protecting the public andreducing re-offending. We work towards this through thecontribution 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 commitmentensures we deliver quality services to prisoners, offenders andvictims of crime. We strongly promote diversity and equity in ourworkforce, which directly contributes to greater effectiveness andbetter outcomes. In a supportive and collaborative environment, youwill encounter interesting professional challenges and you willwork alongside dedicated and passionate people who help to turnaround the lives of offenders and rebuild lives affected bycrime.

Duties

The Correctional IndustryOfficer is responsible to the Manager Industries for the security,safety and control of prisoners in their care; the assessment,training and advising of prisoners in all aspects of production ofspecified products or relevant industry requirements. Thesupervision and direction of the prisoner work group and theprovision of assistance to other Correctional Industry Officers andCorrectional Officers. To ensure that Departmental procedures arecomplied with and those work standards are optimised andmaintained. The Correctional Industry Officer will be trainedto be multifunctional in all aspects of the prison industries andwork in a team environment and set work priorities under generaldirection.

SpecialConditions

• Hours of duty are 38 per week, over 5 days (or rostered over 7 days in some institutions), some out of hours work may be required.
• Required to successfully complete Certificate III in Correctional Practice within 12 months (if not already completed)
• 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.

Requirements

Essential:

• Certificate III in Correctional Practice (refer Special Conditions)
• Possession of a relevant Trade qualification, or a relevant industry recognised qualification or a minimum 3 year comparative relevant industry experience.
• Senior First Aid Certificate

Desirable:     

• Certificate IV in Correctional Practice
• Certificate IV in Training & Assessment

Remuneration

CO3 ($67,402- $73,345 pa)

Enquiries

Mr MarkMyers
ManagerIndustries, Port Augusta Prison 
86485400
**********@sa.gov.au

ApplicationInstructions

Allapplications must be submitted online via I Work for SA.
Applicants arerequired to submit a cover letter of no more than two pages quotingthe vacancy number and outlining their knowledge, skills andexperience relevant to the role you are applying for.
Any existing DCSemployees currently engaged in the CO stream will only be requiredto complete a two page cover letter outlining their suitability forthe role and attach a current resume and qualifications
Ifyou do not hold a current Certificate III In Correctional Practice,you will need to complete the Correctional Industry Officerapplication pack
Additionally, if you are notcurrently employed by the Department for Correctional Services youwill also need to complete and sign the Employment Declarationform.
Refer to theAdvice to Applicants for information on how to apply.

AdditionalInformation

There is morethan one ongoing position available in Garden and Laundry industryareas, subject to qualifications.
Please contactthe enquiries person for confirmation relating to a relevant Tradequalification, industry recognisedqualifications/experience.

Applications close: 21/02/2024 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- Advice to Applicants CV Cover Letter Only CIO Nov 22.pdf
- Job and Person Specification (Garden).pdf
- Job and Person Specification (Laundry).pdf
- CIO Application.pdf
- DCS Pre-Employment Declaration - V8.1 (Fillable) Sept 23.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.