AddressJob reference: 593455
Location: 5085 - NORTHFIELD
Job status: Ongoing
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 Manager Psychological Services is responsible for the leadership and management of the team of Senior Psychologists who provides a state-wide function conducting forensic and clinical psychological assessments and interventions to offenders. In addition, The Manager Psychological Services supports the Director, Sentence Management Unit and the Sentence Management Unit Management team.
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.
Requirements
Essential: Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia pursuant to the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (2009) and a Master's Degree in Clinical or Forensic Psychology.Desirable: Evidence of self-initiated continuing professional development such as higher qualifications.
Remuneration
AHP4 ($112,625 - $122,610 pa)
Enquiries
Ms Jane FarrinDirector, Sentence Management Unit(08) 8343 6***
Application 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.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 Information
This is an ongoing vacancy
Applications close: 19/05/2024 11:00 PM
Attachments:
- Advice to Applicants.pdf
- J&P SMU MAPS Oct 2023.pdf
- Pre-Employment Declaration.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.
