Community Corrections Officer Level 4

Description:

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. They 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 team and regional goals.

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.

Requirements
Essential :
OPS: Not Applicable
PO: Appropriate tertiary degree level qualifications in community services, sociology, criminology, justice, correctional practice, social sciences, human services, health, or related field.
AHP: Appropriate degree or equivalent qualification which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers

Remuneration
OPS4 - ($76,561 - $80,256pa)
PO2 - ($88,255 - $97,667pa)
AHP2 - ($88,255 - $102,240pa)

Enquiries
Ms Joanne Humphrey
Team Supervisor, Berri Community Correctional Centre
08 8595 2366
joanne.humphrey@sa.gov.au

Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online via I Work for SA.
Applicants are required to attach additional information addressing each of the specific criteria outlined in the Advice to Applicants. 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 4 months or until return of incumbent.
This is a part time vacancy at 0.5 FTE (37.5 hours per fortnight).
Successful applicant will be appointed at either classification depending on the qualification and experience held.

DCS is an equal opportunities employer, and our workplace reflects the diverse communities that we serve. Safety at Work is central to our mission — emphasising respectful relationships, psychological wellbeing, and the physical and cultural safety of all employees.
We strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, LGBTIQA+, neurodivergent people, people living with disability, people of all ages, and other diversity groups. We support flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements, wherever reasonably possible, and strive to ensure a fair, accessible, and barrier-free recruitment process. We encourage you to share any support or access needs when you apply.