Vocational Training/Activities Coordinator

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 Vocational Training/Activities Coordinator is responsible to the Manager Offender Development for the planning, coordination and prioritising all prison Programs, Activities and Vocational training placements to assist with effective implementation, management and support of Activities, Vocational and Structured Day opportunities for prisoners within Mobilong Prison. The Role is responsible for providing direction and control over the Vocational and Activities schedules, including ensuring the co-ordination of operations.

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.
• Hours of duty are 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• A flexible approach to working hours is required.
• Some interstate and intrastate travel will be required which may necessitate overnight absences.

Requirements
Essential:
Certificate III in Correctional Practice

Desirable:
Certificate IV in Correctional Practice
Certificate IV Assessment and Workplace Training

Remuneration
CO04 ($75,721 - $82,399pa)

Enquiries
Mr Derek Ablakwa
A/Manager Offender Development
08 8532 8***
*************@sa.gov.au

Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online via I Work for SA.

All written applications are required to include a current resume, a cover letter of no more the 2 pages and additional information that specifically addresses the 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 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 position, located in Murray Bridge within Mobilong Prison.

Applications close: 18/03/2024 11:00 PM