About us

OARS Community Transitions (OARS CT) is a QIC quality accredited organisation and one of Australia's most innovative non-government crime prevention agencies.

Driven by our Guiding Principles, our core purpose is to enhance community wellbeing by reducing offending and victimisation. Over our 130-year history, we continue to high quality professional services and support to people who have offended and their families.

For more about us and the work we do, visit https://www.communitytransitions.com.au/

What can we offer you?

$101,776.00 - $105,340.56 base salary (SCHADS Level 5) + 12% super + salary packaging options – increase your take home pay by 6 to 12% through our not-for-profit charity status!

Be part of a purpose driven organisation working towards enhancing community safety and wellbeing

Additional 2 days of annual leave and 2 days personal leave per year (pro-rata) above minimum entitlements

17.5% Annual leave loading

Paid parental leave for eligible employees

Access to ceremonial, cultural and community service leave

Support for career development, including annual performance reviews, structured supervision frameworks, professional training opportunities, development plans, succession planning and study leave

Access to free and confidential counselling and support through our EAP service

About the role

The Program Intervention Worker plays a crucial role at Acacia Prison in Wooroloo, as part of the Real Support Network. You will be at the forefront of our reintegration and rehabilitation programs, providing group-based and individual counselling to men in custody. This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those who need it most. It's not just a job, but a pathway for personal growth and professional development, where you can make a real difference in the lives of others.

Key responsibilities include:

Counselling interventions are delivered in group and individual (1:1) counselling.

Actively participating and ensuring that group facilitation is delivered to a high standard, which includes the ability to manage challenging behaviour,

Delivering high-quality, professional interventions in line with organisational expectations, which are recorded appropriately and timely.

Ensuring the services provided facilitate positive client outcomes and targets, as set out via the case plans and expectations.

Providing clients with accurate and current information that empowers them to make informed decisions/choices for themselves.

FTE: Full-time

Position Description: Visit www.communitytransitions.com.au/careers to view the Position Description for this role.

About you

To ensure success in this role, you'll bring:

A tertiary qualification in a human services discipline, ideally a degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counselling

Proven experience delivering services to clients who have complex needs and experience significant disadvantages.

An understanding of and experience working in criminal justice systems and practices, including within custodial facilities.

Experience delivering 1:1 and group-based intervention programs in AOD and FDV.

Excellent administrative skills, with high quality, concise, and timely case notes, reporting, and referrals.

Current National Police Clearance and ability to obtain/maintain prison security clearance.

Valid Australian driver's licence.

How to apply

If this opportunity interests you and you think you'd be a great fit, keep reading!

To apply, please provide a resume and cover letter which demonstrates your skills, experience and qualifications relevant to the role.

Please direct any enquiries to Lisa McCurrich, Head of Client Development and Wellbeing on (08) 8249 0700 during business hours.

Applications close: 9am, Wednesday 12 November 2025

Applications may close early if a suitable candidate is identified. To ensure you don't miss out on this unique and exciting career opportunity, apply now!