iworkfor.sa.gov.au will be unavailable from 6:30 AM ACST until 9:30 AM ACST Saturday 22 June 2024 while we undertake scheduled maintenance. Department for Correctional ServicesJob reference: 600022Location: 5085 - NORTHFIELDJob status: OngoingEligibility: 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 TheActivities Officer is responsible to the Manager Offender Services,Yatala Labour Prison, through the Activities Coordinator for thedevelopment and provision of suitable Recreation, Programs,Activities and Sporting opportunities for prisoners at YatalaLabour Prison. SpecialConditions Section47 of the Public Sector Act 2009 applies in conjunction withother provisions of the act and other applicable industrialentitlements. Theincumbent is required to satisfactorily complete a NationalCriminal History Check. Acurrent South Australian Driver's Licence isessential. Hours ofduty are an average of 38 hours over a 7 day roster, howeverroster times may be varied Aflexible approach to working hours is required. Someinterstate and intrastate travel will be required which maynecessitate overnight absences. Acurrent recognised Senior First Aid certificate isrequired Requiredto successfully complete Certificate III in CorrectionalPractice within 12 months (if not alreadycompleted) Requirements Essential:Certificate III in Correctional Practice (refer to SpecialConditions) Desirable: Appropriatecertificates in sports, recreation, fitness or physicaleducation Certificate IV Assessment andWorkplace Training or currently enrolled. Remuneration CO3 ($67,402- $73,345pa) Enquiries Mr. MattStaples A/Assistant General Manager,Yatala Labour Prison (08) 83430429 ****** ApplicationInstructions Allapplications must be submitted online via I Work forSA. All written applications arerequired to include additional information that specificallyaddresses the Essential Criteria outlined in the Job and PersonSpecification. Your response to each key selection criteria shouldnot exceed one page in length. Please note: Applicants thatdo not address the selection criteria may be disadvantaged duringthe shortlisting process. 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. AdditionalInformation This is apermanent and ongoing vacancy. There is more than oneposition available. If the Certificate III inCorrectional Practice has not been completed, the incumbent/s arerequired to successfully complete the certificate within 12 months- the basic officer training will be provided upon commencement ofemploymentThe Department for Correctional Services (DCS) considers that beingAboriginal or a Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupationalrequirement for this position under sub-s 56(2) of the EqualOpportunity Act 1984 (SA). Therefore, this position is only open toAboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants. Applications close: 26/06/2024 11:00 PMAttachments:- Advice to Applicants Nov 2022.pdf - JPS Activities Officer CO3 YLP.pdf - DCS Pre-Employment Declaration - V8.1 (Fillable).pdf Flexibility StatementThe 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
