Overview
Department for Correctional Services
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Location: - VARIOUS -
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
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 promote diversity and equity in our workforce, which directly contributes to greater effectiveness and better outcomes. You will encounter interesting professional challenges and work alongside dedicated and passionate people who help to turnaround the lives of offenders and rebuild lives affected by crime.
Duties
The Casual Community Service Supervisor is responsible, individually or as a team member, for:
- 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 training
Remuneration
OPS2 ($58,709 - $63,154 p.a.)
Enquiries
George Watkins
Cost Share Coordinator (Community Service - Repay SA)
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Mobile:
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Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online via I Work for SA.
1. Submit a CV or resume outlining your qualifications and employment history.
2. Submit a cover letter of no more than two pages quoting the vacancy number and outlining knowledge, skills and experience relevant to the role.
3. Refer to the Advice to Applicants for information on how to apply.
4. Complete the Employment Declaration if not currently employed by the Department for Correctional Services.
Additional Information
This is a casual pool position for up to 12 months with no guaranteed hours of employment and a 25% casual loading applies in lieu of annual and sick leave. The primary function is to supervise offenders who are working in the field, assigned to designated community service work projects. The successful applicants will be working across the Southern Regions Community Correctional sites, including Adelaide, Port Adelaide, Edwardstown, Noarlunga and Murray Bridge. For a confidential discussion about the role, please call George Watkins on Mobile:.
DCS is an equal opportunities employer, and our workplace reflects the diverse communities that we serve. We promote safety at work and encourage applications from women, Aboriginal people, people of African heritage, CALD backgrounds, LGBTIQA+, neurodivergent people, people living with disability, people of all ages, and other diversity groups. We support flexible working arrangements where reasonably possible and strive to ensure a fair, accessible and barrier-free recruitment process. Please share any support or access needs when you apply.
Applications close: 09/10/ :00 PM
Attachments
- Advice to Applicants.pdf
- Job and Person Specification - CS Supervisor.pdf
- DCS Pre-Employment Declaration - V8.2 - April 2025 (Fillable).pdf
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and versatile ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss flexible working arrangements for this role.
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📌 Community Service Supervisor (Casual)
🏢 Government Of South Australia
📍 Adelaide