Aboriginal Justice Liaison Officer

2 weeks ago


Adelaide, Australia SA Government -DEPARTMENT FOR CORRECTIONAL SERVICES Full time

**Department for Correctional Services**
**Job reference**: 602069

**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE

**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 AJLO is accountable to the Executive Director, Community Corrections & Specialist Prisons (CC&SP) or delegate and will be required to participate in relevant program governance and oversight committees.

**Special Conditions**
- Section 47 of the Public Sector Act 2009 applies in conjunction with other provisions of the act and other applicable industrial entitlements and legislative requirements.
- The incumbent is required to satisfactorily complete a National Criminal History Check.
- Provision of evidence in meeting Essential Qualification and Experience.
- The appointee works within a secure environment.
- A current South Australian Driver’s Licence is essential.
- A flexible approach to working hours is required, some out of hours work may be required.
- Some interstate and intrastate travel will be required which may necessitate overnight absences.
- Section 77Q, Section 77R and Section 77S of the Correctional Services Act, 1982. (For positions that involve working at a correctional institution only)

**Requirements**:
Essential:

- Be of Aboriginal descent in accordance with Section 56 (2) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA).
- Experience working with and knowledge of Aboriginal culture and customs.
- Understanding of the systemic disadvantage and complex social factors which impact overrepresentation of Aboriginal people in the prison system.
- Understanding of the criminal justice system and correctional services, particularly bail related processes.

Desirable:

- Be an admitted practitioner of the Supreme Court of South Australia or currently eligible for admission to practice in South Australia.
- Be appointed to LSC’s General Panel of Practitioners, or eligible for appointment.
- Appropriate tertiary qualifications in legal, social sciences, criminology, human services, etc.

**Remuneration**

ASO6 ($97,022 - $102,626 pa)

**Enquiries**

Mr Mark Goode
Principal Advisor Community Corrections
8343 0271

**Application Instructions**

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 Information**

This is a temporary vacancy for up to 12 months.

**Applications close**: 03/07/2024 11:00 PM



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