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 Community Corrections Officer – APY Lands is responsible for:

Contributing to the protection of the community by supervising adult offenders, who live in the APY Lands and remote and sparsely populated areas of SA, and are referred to the Department by sentencing and releasing authorities;

The provision of case management strategies guided by assessments and case plans that address the criminogenic needs of

Liaising with a variety of Government and non-Government agencies in relation to the supervision of offenders.

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 Drivers Licence is essential and competence in the use of a 4WD vehicle is essential for which training will be provided.

A requirement of the position is for the incumbent to spend a considerable amount of time on the APY Lands and other remote locations with minimal services and technical supports available under an operational ‘out reach’ model, requiring overnight absences and residing in Departmental accommodation.

Extensive travel is required usually on unsealed roads with variable conditions.

The provision of services to remote areas requires overnight absences which is an essential component of the role.

A flexible approach to working hours is required.

Requirements
Nil

Remuneration
ASO5 ($85,790 - $95,413pa)

Enquiries
Ms Sian Litchfield
A/Area Manager, Northern Region CC
T: 0427 416 180
E: [email protected]

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 temporary vacancy for up to 12 months.

The Department for Correctional Services considers that being Aboriginal or a Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under sub-section 56 (2) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (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.

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: 08/05/2025 11:00 PM