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 Case Management Co-ordinator - Aboriginal Services is responsible for an allocated caseload of sentenced, dual and remand status prisoners within a custodial institution to ensure effective implementation, management and support of Case Management and prisoner welfare.

Special Conditions

Required to successfully complete Certificate III in Correctional Practice within 12 months (if not already completed)

The CMC will generally be rostered over 5 days per week, Monday to Friday. Other arrangements will be at the approval of the Deputy Chief Executive, Statewide Operations.

The role may be required to undertake a swing shift.

Some of out hours work may be necessary.

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 Australia 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: Certificate III in Correctional Practice (refer to Special Conditions)

Desirable: Certificate IV in Correctional Practice

Remuneration

CO4 ($76,857 - $83,635 pa)

Enquiries

Ms Denise Lawler
Manager Accommodation Specialist Unit
T: 8648 5400
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.

Any existing DCS employee currently engaged in the CO stream will only be required to complete a two page letter outlining their suitability for the role and attach a current resume and qualifications.

Refer to the Advice to Applicants for information on how to apply.

If you are not currently employed by the Department for Correctional Services you will also need to complete and sign the Employment Declaration form.

Additional Information

The Department for Correctional Services 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

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 of African heritage, 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.