Casual Community Service Supervisor

Department For Correctional Services; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department for Correctional Services in South Australia is seeking casual Pool OPS2 officers to supervise offenders assigned to community-based work programs and related projects, with travel as required and a flexible approach to hours.

Applicants must have a Senior First Aid Certificate (essential) and may be required to hold relevant trade qualifications or certificates of competency (desirable). The role offers casual loading of 25% and a pay rate in the stated range.

Qualifications

• Essential: Senior First Aid Certificate
• Desirable: Relevant trade qualifications and/or certificates of competency

Responsibilities

• supervision of offenders assigned to community based work programs in accordance with statutory, Departmental and Work Health and Safety requirements
• liaison with a variety of Government and non-Government agencies in relation to the supervision of offenders assigned to various project work, including specific cost recovery work

Skills

Senior First Aid Certificate

Job description

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

• supervision of offenders assigned to community based work programs in accordance with statutory, Departmental and Work Health and Safety requirements;
• liaison with a variety of Government and non-Government agencies in relation to the supervision of offenders assigned to various project work, including specific cost recovery work.

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. A flexible approach to working hours is required. Some interstate and intrastate travel will be required which may necessitate overnight absences. A Senior First Aid Certificate is essential. May be required to work as directed at the Victor Harbor outreach centre.

Requirements

• Essential: Senior First Aid Certificate
• Desirable: Relevant trade qualifications and/or certificates of competency

Remuneration

OPS2 ($42.45 - $44.41p/hr inc 25% casual loading)

Enquiries

Mr George Watkins Cost Share Coordinator 0497 077 392 [emailprotected]

Additional Information

This is a casual pool for up to 12 months with no guaranteed hours of employment and a 25 percent casual loading applies in lieu of annual and sick leave. 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 welcome and 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.