About the Department for Correctional ServicesThe 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 promote diversity and equity in our workforce to contribute to greater effectiveness and better outcomes.
We work in a supportive and collaborative environment with challenging professional opportunities across correctional officers, teachers, social workers, psychologists, and supervisors of court orders.DutiesThe Casual Community Service Supervisor is responsible, individually or as a team member, for the supervision of offenders assigned to community-based work programs in accordance with statutory, Departmental and Work Health and Safety requirements; and liaising with Government and non-Government agencies regarding the supervision of offenders on various project work, including specific cost recovery work.Special ConditionsSection 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.May be required to work as directed at the Victor Harbor outreach centre.RequirementsEssential: Senior First Aid CertificateDesirable: Relevant trade qualifications and/or certificates of competency trainingHow to ApplyAll applications must be submitted online via I Work for SA.A CV or resume outlining your qualifications and employment history.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 InformationThis 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 of this role is to supervise offenders who are working in the field, assigned to designated community service work projects.
The successful applicant(s) will be working across the Southern Regions Community Correctional sites, locations include Adelaide, Port Adelaide, Edwardstown, Noarlunga and Murray Bridge.For a confidential discussion about the role, please call George Watkins on Mobile: 0497 077 392.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.We strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal people, people of African heritage, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+, neurodivergent people, people living with disability, people of all ages, and other diversity groups.
We support versatile working arrangements wherever reasonably possible, and strive to ensure a fair, accessible, and barrier-free recruitment process.
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📌 Community Service Supervisor (Casual)
🏢 Department For Correctional Services
📍 South Australia