senior case officer

Department for Correctional Services

Job reference: 707992

Location: COOBER PEDY

Job status: Ongoing

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 Senior Case Officer is responsible for contributing to the protection of the community by supervising traditional indigenous adult offenders, who live in remote and sparsely populated areas of SA, and are referred to the Department by sentencing and releasing authorities;

Supervision of non-indigenous offenders as required. The provision of case management strategies guided by assessments and case plans that address the criminogenic needs of Indigenous and other offenders. Liaison with a variety of Government and non-Government agencies in relation to the supervision of offenders.

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.
• Appointees may be re-assigned to other locations within the region on an ongoing or temporary basis to perform duties of a similar nature and classification.

Requirements

Essential:

For AHP2 classification - A degree level qualification in Social Work leading to eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.

For PO2 classification - Appropriate tertiary qualifications in community services, sociology, criminology, justice, correctional practice, social sciences, human services, health or related field

For ASO5 classification - Nil

Desirable: For all classifications - Appropriate tertiary qualifications in community services, sociology, criminology, correctional practice, social sciences, human services, health or related field.

Remuneration and benefits

AHP2 ($91,785 - $106,330 pa)

PO2 ($88,255 - $97,667 pa)

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

Relocation assistance & incentives – Eligibility government housing, or rental support and a locality allowance.

AHP employees may be eligible for the following additional benefits

• Professional Development (PD) – a $1,000 allowance increasing incrementally each year
• Regional assistance – 5-year Regional Incentive up to $7,061, with annual increases recognising your dedication to supporting the local community.
• Additional Qualifications Allowance- up to $1,123 per annum for eligible qualifications.

Enquiries

Ms Sian Litchfield

A/Area Manager, Northern Region CC

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Application Instructions

• All applications must be submitted online via I Work for SA.
• Include a CV or resume outlining your qualifications and employment history.
• 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 an ongoing vacancy.

Successful applicant will be appointed at either classification depending on the qualification and experience held.

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: 25/11/2025 11:00 PM