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Department for Correctional Services
Job reference: 617036
Location: 5085 - NORTHFIELD
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 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 overall purpose of the position is to assist with the provision of a range of effective scientifically based clinical and forensic services to prisoners within the High Dependency Unit (HDU). The position will assist, and in some cases provide specialist assessments and therapeutic interventions focused on prisoners with complex needs and/or aged/infirm; including risk and needs assessments; and where appropriate, provide crisis intervention, and specialised individual and/or group interventions.
Due to the over-representation of Aboriginal prisoners within the Department for Correctional Services (DCS), there is an expectation that the client workload will include a significant number of Aboriginal prisoners.
Special Conditions
Section 47 of the Public Sector Act 200+ 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: A degree level qualification in Social Work leading to eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
Remuneration
AHP2 ($88,255 - $102,240 pa)
Enquiries
Ms. Stephanie Zulian
Manager, Accommodation Treatment Units (MATU), Yatala Labour Prison
Stephanie.Zulian@sa.gov.au
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online via I Work for SA.
Applicants are required to attach additional information addressing the specific criteria outlined in the Advice to Applicants.
Please note: Applicants that do not address the selection 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
This is a temporary vacancy for up to 12 months.
Applications close: 16/0+/2026 11:00 PM
You must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company website to apply
Department for Correctional Services
Job reference: 617036
Location: 5085 - NORTHFIELD
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 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 overall purpose of the position is to assist with the provision of a range of effective scientifically based clinical and forensic services to prisoners within the High Dependency Unit (HDU). The position will assist, and in some cases provide specialist assessments and therapeutic interventions focused on prisoners with complex needs and/or aged/infirm; including risk and needs assessments; and where appropriate, provide crisis intervention, and specialised individual and/or group interventions.
Due to the over-representation of Aboriginal prisoners within the Department for Correctional Services (DCS), there is an expectation that the client workload will include a significant number of Aboriginal prisoners.
Special Conditions
Section 47 of the Public Sector Act 200+ 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: A degree level qualification in Social Work leading to eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
Remuneration
AHP2 ($88,255 - $102,240 pa)
Enquiries
Ms. Stephanie Zulian
Manager, Accommodation Treatment Units (MATU), Yatala Labour Prison
Stephanie.Zulian@sa.gov.au
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online via I Work for SA.
Applicants are required to attach additional information addressing the specific criteria outlined in the Advice to Applicants.
Please note: Applicants that do not address the selection 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
This is a temporary vacancy for up to 12 months.
Applications close: 16/0+/2026 11:00 PM
You must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company website to apply
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