Description:
Department for Correctional ServicesJob reference: 670659
Location: 5253 - MURRAY BRIDGE
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 Industries / Employment Coordinator is accountable to the Manager Industries, Mobilong Prison and is responsible for the effective coordination of the Industries Business unit activities the implementation of quality systems and Prisoner Employment within Mobilong Prison. The incumbent will ensure that manufacturing operations are undertaken in accordance with Departmental policy and in a manner that supports the safety and security of prisoners and customer value while enhancing the Mobilong Prison Structured Day model. The incumbent will assist the Manager Industries to comply with Quality and Food Safety requirements and assist with the supervision of Correctional Industry Officers and relevant industry operations.
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.
- Hours of duty are 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
- A flexible approach to working hours is required.
- Some interstate and intrastate travel will be required which may necessitate overnight absences.
- Required to successfully complete Certificate III in Correctional Practice within 12 months (if not already completed).
Requirements
Essential:
- Certificate III in Correctional Practice (refer special conditions)
- Possession of a relevant Trade qualification, or relevant industry recognised qualification or a minimum 3 year comparative relevant industry experience
Desirable:
- Certificate IV in Correctional Practice
- Certificate IV Assessment and Workplace Training
- Senior First Aid Certificate
Remuneration
CO04 ($76,857 - $83,635pa)
Enquiries
Mr David Falzon
A/Manager Industries
08 8532 8972
David.Falzon@sa.gov.au
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online via I Work for SA.
Please submit a current resume and a cover letter, of no more than 2 pages, outlining your skills, knowledge and experience by addressing the specific criteria outlined in the Advice to Applicants.
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 full-time, ongoing vacancy.
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 .
Applications close: 04/06/2025 11:00 PM
Attachments:
- Advice to Applicants.pdf
- J&P Specification.pdf
- DCS Pre-Employment Declaration - V8.2 - April 2025 (Fillable).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.