**Department for Correctional Services**
**Job reference**: 649432
**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE
**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 Parole Administration Officer is accountable to the Secretary/Executive Officer through the Team Leader. The incumbent contributes to the provision of administrative support services to the Parole Board of South Australia. The duties include the provision of keyboard services to the Board and processing reports and requests in relation to parolees and prisoners for release onto parole, progress reports and breaches of parole.
**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.
**Remuneration**
ASO2 ($58,709 - $63,154 pa) or part-time equivalent
**Enquiries**
Ms Karen Cross
Team Leader
(08) 8224 2511
**Application Instructions**
Applicants are required to include a current resume and a cover letter of no more than 3 pages which includes additional information addressing the specified criteria outlined in the Advice to Applicants. Your response to each specific criteria should not exceed one page in length.
Please note: Applicants that do not address the specified 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**
There is more than 1 temporary vacancy, for up to 6 months. Vacancies available at full-time and part-time hours.
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**: 16/02/2025 11:00 PM