Department for Correctional Services SA – Edwardstown SA
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 turnaround the lives of offenders and rebuild lives affected by crime.
Duties The Casual Community Service Supervisor is responsible individually, or as a team member, for:
Supervision of offenders assigned to community-based work programs in accordance with statutory, Departmental and Work Health and Safety requirements.Liaison with a variety of Government and non-Government agencies in relation to the supervision of offenders assigned to various project work, including specific cost recovery work.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.Some interstate and intrastate travel will be required which may necessitate overnight absences.May be required to work as directed at the Victor Harbor outreach centre.Requirements Essential: Senior First Aid Certificate
Desirable: Relevant trade qualifications and/or certificates of competency training.
Remuneration OPS2 ($58,709 - $63,154 pa)
Enquiries Mr George Watkins
Cost Share Coordinator
Phone: 8326 0355
Mobile: 0497 077 ***
Email: ******
Application Instructions All applications must be submitted online via I Work for SA. 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. 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 casual pool for up to 12 months with no guaranteed hours of employment and a 25 percent casual loading applies in lieu of annual and sick leave. The successful applicant(s) will have the opportunity to work across Southern Region Community Correctional sites, located at Adelaide, Port Adelaide, Edwardstown, Noarlunga and Murray Bridge.
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