Community Corrections Officer Level 3 - Elizabeth, Australia - SA Government -DEPARTMENT FOR CORRECTIONAL SERVICES

SA Government -DEPARTMENT FOR CORRECTIONAL SERVICES

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Elizabeth, Australia

3 weeks ago

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Description

Department for Correctional Services

Job reference: 583549

Location:

ELIZABETH

Job status:
Short Term Contract

Eligibility:
Open to Everyone

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 incumbent is responsible to the Team Supervisor for the case management of adult offenders placed on probation, parole, pre-parole, bail, home detention, home detention bail or community service orders and the provision of a service to Courts and the Parole Board in order to assist the offenders in adopting a non-offending lifestyle.

Special Conditions

This position is part of the Northern Regional team and this includes the Elizabeth Community Correctional Centre and the North East Community Correctional Centre.
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 out of hours work may be required.
Some interstate and intrastate travel will be required which may necessitate overnight absences.

Requirements:

Essential:
N/A

Desirable:
Appropriate post secondary studies in the Social Science field, Corrections, or equivalent.

Remuneration
OPS3 ($66,590 - $70,968pa)

Enquiries
Ms Alicia Murphy
Area Manager, Elizabeth Community Correctional Centre
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Application Instructions
Applicants are required to attach additional information addressing the specific criteria outlined in the Advice to Applicants

Please note:
Applicants that do not address the selection criteria may be disadvantaged during the shortlisting process.
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 6 months, which may have an opportunity for a long-term employment.
There is more than one position available.

Applications close: 28/03/2024 11:00 PM