Department for Correctional ServicesJob reference:
622353Location:
5000 - ADELAIDEJob status:
Long Term ContractEligibility:
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 Manager, Aboriginal Strategy, Policy and Government Relations is responsible for providing leadership and management of key Aboriginal projects as identified by the Executive Director, Aboriginal Services and specifically the Department's Aboriginal Strategic Framework and Action Plan and the Reconciliation Action Plan.
The Manager, Aboriginal Strategy, Policy and Government Relations is responsible for providing leadership in key strategic initiatives and policies in relation to the Aboriginal Services Directorate's key government and non-government agencies and partnerships.
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.
The Department for Correctional Services (DCS) considers that being Aboriginal or a Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under sub-s 56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA). Therefore, this position is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants.
Requirements
Essential: Nil.
Desirable: Tertiary qualifications in Adult Education, Social Work, Human Services or Anthropology to a standard approved by the Chief Executive.
Remuneration
ASO7 ($108,109-$116,864pa)
Enquiries
Ms Crystal SumnerPosition Title: Manager Mirnu Aboriginal Treatment UnitEmail Address: ******
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.Applicants are required to submit additional information that specifically addresses the essential criteria and provides sufficient information to demonstrate your suitability for the position. Your response should be no more than three pages 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 temporary vacancy for up to 12 months.
Applications close:
20/10/2024 11:00 PM
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