Community Corrections Officer Level 3

Government of South Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department for Correctional Services in Adelaide is seeking a Community Corrections Officer. You will supervise adult offenders referred by sentencing and releasing authorities, contributing to community safety and assisting offenders to cease offending.

The role involves liaison with government and NGO agencies to coordinate supervision. DCS offers ongoing, full-time employment, flexible hours, and support for a diverse workforce.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to the protection of the community by supervising adult offenders who are referred to the Department by sentencing and releasing authorities and providing them with opportunities to cease offending.
• Liaison with a variety of Government and non-Government agencies in relation to the supervision of offenders.

Job description

Department for Correctional Services
Job reference: 864187
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Aboutthe Department for Correctional Services

The Departmentemploys approximately 2,000 staff and has responsibility for nineprisons and fifteen Community Correctional offices across thestate. Our vision is for a safer community by protecting the publicand reducing re-offending. We work towards this through thecontribution 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 commitmentensures we deliver quality services to prisoners, offenders andvictims of crime. We strongly promote diversity and equity in ourworkforce, which directly contributes to greater effectiveness andbetter outcomes. In a supportive and collaborative environment, youwill encounter interesting professional challenges and you willwork alongside dedicated and passionate people who help to turnaround the lives of offenders and rebuild lives affected bycrime.

Duties

The Community Corrections Officer is responsible for:

• Contributing to theprotection of the community by supervising adult offenders whoare referred to the Department by sentencing and releasingauthorities and providing them with opportunities to ceaseoffending.
• Liaisonwith a variety of Government and non-Government agencies inrelation to the supervision of offenders.
  

SpecialConditions

• Section47 of the Public Sector Act 2009 applies in accordance withother provisions of the act and other applicable industrialentitlements.
  
• Theincumbent is required to satisfactorily complete a NationalCriminal History Check;
• Acurrent South Australian Driver’s Licence isessential;
• Aflexible approach to working hours is required;
• Someinterstate and intrastate travel will be required which maynecessitate overnight absences.

Requirements

Nil

Remuneration

OPS3($74,095 - $78,694pa)

Enquiries

MsRachel McKay
AreaManager
08 82242500
[e-mail]

AdditionalInformation

This is an ongoing, full-timevacancy This position isresponsible for managing Cost Share Community Service in additionto general case management DCS is an equalopportunities employer, and our workplace reflects the diversecommunities 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 andencourage applications from women, Aboriginal people, people ofAfrican heritage, people from culturally and linguistically diverse(CALD) backgrounds, LGBTIQA+, neurodivergent people, people livingwith disability, people of all ages, and other diversity groups. Wesupport flexible ways of working including part-time workingarrangements, wherever reasonably possible, and strive to ensure afair, accessible, and barrier-free recruitment process. Weencourage you to share any support or access needs when youapply.

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.