Institutional Social Worker

Department for Correctional Services
Job reference: 585217
Location: 5085 - NORTHFIELD
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to EveryoneAbout the Department for Correctional ServicesThe 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.DutiesThe Social Worker is accountable to the Manager Offender Development, Yatala Labour Prison, for contributing to the provision of a comprehensive offence focussed social work service for remanded and sentenced prisoners.This service provision results in the safe secure humane management of offenders throughout their custodial sentence.The Social Worker also provides consultation and training for institutional custodial staff in their provision of quality secure under case management and through-care principles.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.

RequirementsEssential: A degree level qualification in Social Work leading to eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
Desirable: NilRemunerationAHP2 ($86,950 - $96,223pa)EnquiriesMr Joe DeCicco
Manager Offender Development, Yatala Labour Prison
Ph (08) 8343 0239
joe.decicco@sa.gov.auApplication InstructionsAll applications must be submitted online via I Work for SA.
All written applications are required to include additional information that specifically addresses the selection criteria outlined in the Job and Person Specification. Your response to each key selection criteria should not exceed one page in length.
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 InformationThis is a temporary vacancy for up to twelve months.
Applications close: 05/04/2024 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.