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Principal Policy and Project Officer

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

**Department for Correctional Services**
**Job reference**: 687521
**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 Principal Policy and Project Officer is accountable to the Director, Strategic Policy, Projects and Partnerships for:

- Contributing to the advancement of the Department's priorities to ensure the effective achievement of critical strategies, programs and objectives;
- Contributing to the Departmental reform agenda;
- Facilitating the Department's directions and decision through the development of policy and responding to social and criminal justice legislative reforms;
- Contributing to the provision of the Unit's service delivery outcomes by undertaking major change projects and providing assistance and guidance to colleagues to ensure best practice project management and report writing standards are met.

**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.

**Requirements**:
Essential: Nil.
Desirable: Degree in Criminology, Law, Justice Studies, Human Services or relevant qualifications.

**Remuneration**
ASO7 ($108,109 - $116,864 pa)

**Enquiries**
Ms Kushla Wilson
Manager, Projects
Ph: 08 8226 7267

**Application Instructions**
A CV or resume outlining your qualifications and employment history.
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.

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.

**Applications close**: 06/08/2025 11:00 PM