AddressJob reference: 599429
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 Sentence Administration Officer is accountable to the Team Leader Sentence Administration and is responsible for the provision of an efficient and quality administrative service by accurately processing warrants and maintaining documentation relating to prisoner remand and sentencing, movements, court appearances and non-parole periods.
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 including participating in an extended hours service delivery up until 7 pm Monday to Friday
- Some interstate and intrastate travel with occasional interstate travel, involving visits to prisons and community corrections centres, and frequent overnight absences.
Requirements
Essential: NilDesirable: Nil
Remuneration
ASO2 ($57,842 - $62,221 pa)
Enquiries
Ms Kristel KelkTeam Leader, Sentence Administration(08) 8343 6***
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online via I Work for SA.All applicants must submit a current CV.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 Information
This is a temporary vacancy for up to 11 months.There is more than one position available.
Applications close: 19/06/2024 11:00 PM
Attachments:
- Advice to Applicants.pdf
- J&P_Sentence Administration Officer_06082020.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.
