Manager Assessment And Sentence Planning

Department for Correctional Services
Job reference: 585288
Location: 5085 - NORTHFIELD
Job status: Ongoing
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 Manager Assessment and Sentence Planning is responsible for the leadership and management of a multi-disciplinary team which provides a strategic state-wide function to provide high quality evidence-based assessment of criminogenic risk of prisoners and offenders as part of the case management process.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:
AHP4: Appropriate degree or equivalent qualification which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, OR Appropriate degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
PO4: Appropriate tertiary qualifications in community services, sociology, criminology, justice, correctional practice, social sciences, human services, health or related field.Desirable: NilRemunerationAHP4 ($112,625 - $122,610 pa)
PO4 ($109,060 - $118,690 pa)EnquiriesMs Jane Farrin
Director, Sentence Management Unit
8343 6656Application InstructionsAll applications must be submitted online via I Work for SA.
All applicants must submit a current CV.
All applicants must submit a certified copy of their qualification.
All 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.
All applicants are required to include additional information that specifically addresses the selection essential 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 above 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 InformationSuccessful applicant will be appointed at either classification depending on the qualification and experience held.
Applications close: 02/05/2024 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.