Visiting Aboriginal Liaison Officer

Department for Correctional Services
Job reference: 575083
Location: - VARIOUS -
Job status: Long Term Contract
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 Visiting AboriginalLiaison Officer contributes to the implementation of therecommendations of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths inCustody and is responsible for providing assistance, support andfollow-up to Aboriginal prisoners within designated prisons andcommunity corrections, and liaising with staff, community groups,and other agencies in promoting the welfare of Aboriginalprisoners

SpecialConditions

• 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:NilDesirable:Nil 

Remuneration

ASO3 ($66,590- $70,968 pa)

Enquiries

Ms CrystalSumnerManager Aboriginal Strategy,Policy and Government Relations (08) 8226***************@sa.gov.au 

ApplicationInstructions

All applications must besubmitted online via I Work for SA.Applicants are required tosubmit a cover letter of no more than two pages quoting the vacancynumber and outlining their knowledge, skills and experiencerelevant to the role.Refer to the Advice toApplicants for information on how to apply.Applicants are required tocomplete the Employment Declaration if not currently employed bythe Department for Correctional Services.The Department forCorrectional Services (DCS) considers that being Aboriginal or aTorres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement forthis position under sub-s 56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984(SA).Therefore, thisposition is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanderapplicants.

AdditionalInformation 

This is afull time vacancy at 1.0 FTE (75 hours perfortnight).

Applications close: 29/02/2024 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- Final JP ASO3 Visiting Aboriginal Liaison Officer 2024.pdf
- DCS Pre-Employment Declaration - V8.1 (Fillable).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.