Department for Correctional Services Job reference: 619967 Location: 5088 - HOLDEN HILL 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 incumbent is responsible for the case management of adult offenders placed on probation, parole, pre-parole, pre-bond, bail, home detention or community service orders and the provision of a service to Courts, Sentence Management Unit and the Parole Board in order to assist offenders to adopt a non-offending lifestyle.
The incumbent will provide a case management service to offenders and their families through a range of programs and activities and is expected to contribute to the planning and development of best practice, and the achievement of Regional and team goals.
Special Conditions Section 47 of the Public Sector Act 2009 applies in accordance 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: AHP2: A degree level qualification in Social Work leading to eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers. PO2: Appropriate tertiary qualifications in community services, sociology, criminology, justice, correctional practice, social sciences, human services, health or related field. Remuneration AHP2 ($88,255 - $102,240 pa)
PO2 ($88,255 - $97,667 pa)
Enquiries Ms Miriam Chapman A/Area Manager, North East Community Correctional Centre Application Instructions All applications must be submitted online via I Work for SA.
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 a permanent and ongoing vacancy.
There is more than one position available.
These positions are located at North East Community Correctional Centre, Holden Hill.
Applications close: 08/10/2024 11:00 PM
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