Description:
Department for Correctional ServicesJob reference: 660182
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
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 Aboriginal Administration Trainee will be supported through a training program. This will include nationally recognised training and practical work experience to undertake the tasks described in this document efficiently.
The Trainee will be supported in order to develop skills to;
- Deliver a range of administration functions that support Branch/Unit operations.
- Produce data records (electronic and manual) that are up to date, by accurately preparing and entering new information.
- Answer enquiries in a timely and professional matter.
- Participate and contribute to the Branch/Unit team.
- Contribute to the delivery and maintenance of efficient work practice and processes.
Placements may be at various locations across the Department for Correctional Services.
Special Conditions
- The Trainee will be required to actively participate and complete a Certificate lll in Business during the course of their contract.
- 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 License /or working towards.
- A flexible approach to working hours is required.
- Some interstate and intrastate travel will be required which may necessitate overnight absences.
Requirements
Essential: Nil
Desirable: Nil
Remuneration
TRA ($17,267 - $44,654pa)
Enquiries
Mr Lachlan Mills
Aboriginal Workforce & Projects
(08) 8218 2066
Lachlan.Mills@sa.gov.au
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, career aspirations, 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 temporary vacancy for up to 12 months. All applicants will be required to complete a contract of training, studying a certificate lll in Business, as part of this vacancy.
There is more than one position available.
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 Act1984 (SA). Therefore, this position is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants.
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.
Applications close: 18/05/2025 11:00 PM
Attachments:
- Advice to Applicants CV Cover Letter (Only).doc
- Form F - DCS Pre-Employment Declaration - V8.1 - Oct 2024 (Fillable).pdf
- J&P Aboriginal Administration Trainee Dec 2023.pdf
Flexibility Statement
The 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.