Ready for a career with purpose?
Are you a qualified tradesperson or someone with three years of industry experience looking for a meaningful career change?
Join the Department for Correctional Services as a Correctional Industry Officer and make a difference every day. Be part of a unique team that delivers real-world business operations inside South Australian prisons—helping prisoners gain trade skills, work experience, and renewed purpose.
Why Join Prison Industries?
Our workshops mirror real-world industry and span a wide range of services, offering prisoners valuable training and rehabilitation. You'll contribute directly to reducing reoffending by helping prisoners build practical skills and gain nationally recognised qualifications.
Our Industry Footprint
We operate across seven prison locations with large-scale, purpose-built facilities:
* Yatala Labour Prison: 11,500m² complex | 100+ prisoners
* Mobilong Prison: 3,000m² complex | ~80 prisoners
* Port Augusta Prison: 2,000m² complex + 1-hectare garden
* Port Lincoln Prison: 150 hectares of farmland
* Adelaide Women's Prison: 1,500m² industry workshop
* Adelaide Pre-Release Centre: Market garden and greenhouse
* Cadell Training Centre: Dairy and orchard operations
Trades & Industry Areas
Bring your skills to a dynamic and varied environment. We are seeking trade professionals in:
* Textiles: Industrial manufacturing of clothing and/or upholstery
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A Role with Real Impact
You'll:
* Mentor and train prisoners in meaningful industry roles
* Help prisoners work toward trade qualifications (e.g. Cert III in Engineering, Cert II in Civil Construction)
* Support rehabilitation, pride in work, and community reintegration
Port Augusta Prison
Port Augusta Prison (PAP) is the largest regional prison. It accommodates both male and female high, medium and low security prisoners.
What We Offer
* $68,413 – $74,445 base (CO3) + allowances and penalties (up to $80k p.a.) + superannuation
* Correctional Industry and Vocational Training Allowance (after 12 months)
* Four weeks annual leave - 5 day roster
* Secure SA Public Sector employment
* No prior correctional experience required
* Fully paid 12-week induction + Certificate III in Correctional Practice
* Supportive, inclusive and flexible work culture
* Professional development opportunities
What You'll Need
* A relevant trade qualification, industry-recognised certification, or 3+ years experience
* Current SA Driver's License
* Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency
* Be aged 18+
* Ability to pass a National Criminal History Check
* Flexibility to work a 7-day roster (averaging 38 hrs/week)
Ready to Apply?
Apply online at:
Submit your resume, identification, proof of citizenship, and any qualifications or licenses.
Need More Info?
Please contact
Mr Hayden Paterson
A/Industries Manager, Port Augusta Prison
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Additional Information
Please contact the enquiries person for confirmation relating to considerations for relevant Trade qualification and/or industry recognised qualification/experience.
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 (CALD) backgrounds, LGBTIQA+, neurodivergent people, people living with disability, people of all ages, and other diversity groups. We support flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements, wherever reasonably possible, and strive to ensure a fair, accessible, and barrier-free recruitment process. We encourage you to share any support or access needs when you apply.
Applications close: 02/03/2026 11:00 PM