Aboriginal Programs Officer

3 months ago


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

**Department for Correctional Services**
**Job reference**: 622714
**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 Aboriginal Programs Officer reports to the Team Leader, Aboriginal Offender Management & Rehabilitation Services and is responsible for the development and delivery of high-quality rehabilitation
programs specifically to Aboriginal prisoners and offenders.
The position includes advising on customisation, development and delivery of programs, responsibility for planning and review of Aboriginal specific programs, and may include assistance with assessment.

**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.
**The Department for Correctional Services (DCS) considers that being Aboriginal or a Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under sub-s 56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA). Therefore, this position is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants**

**Requirements**:
Essential: N/A
Desirable: Tertiary qualifications in Adult Education, Social Work, Human Services or Anthropology to a standard approved by the Chief Executive.

**Remuneration**

ASO5 ($85,790 - $95,413)

**Enquiries**

Ms Joanne Leonello
Manager, Aboriginal Offender Management and Rehabilitation Services
08 8226 9152

**Application Instructions**

Applicants are required to attach resume and cover letter.
Applicants are required to attach additional information addressing the essential criteria (8 criteria) outlined in the Advice to Applicants. Your responses to the key essential criteria should not exceed three pages in length. Please note: Applicants that do not address the essential 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.

**Applications close**: 06/10/2024 11:00 PM



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