**Department for Correctional Services**
**Job reference**: 644193
**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE
**Job status**: Long 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 skilled 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 Parliamentary and Cabinet Liaison Officer is accountable for the provision of a comprehensive support service for the Minister and the Minister's Office by providing a high level of administrative, liaison and parliamentary services with respect to Parliamentary and Cabinet matters. The Parliamentary and Cabinet Officer will provide a broad range of timely and accurate administrative, advisory and guidance to the Minister, the Chief of Staff, Ministerial Advisor, Senior Management, and staff.
**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.
**Requirements**:
Essential: Nil
Desirable: Nil
**Remuneration**
ASO5 ($85,790 - $95,413 pa)
**Enquiries**
Ms Enza Pullino
Office Manager, Office of the Hon Dan Cregan MP
8406 3892
**Application Instructions**
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.
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 12 months.
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.
**Applications close**: 10/01/2025 11:00 PM
📌 Parliamentary & Cabinet Liaison Officer
🏢 SA Government -DEPARTMENT FOR CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
📍 Adelaide