high risk offenders officer

Department for Correctional Services

Job reference: 708993

Location: ADELAIDE

Job status: Short 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 High Risk Offenders Officer contributes to the provision of administrative services and support to the Parole Board of South Australia. The position is responsible for the administration and processing of offenders recommended for, or placed on, Interim/Extended Supervision Orders to the Parole Board pursuant to the Criminal Law (High Risk Offenders) Act, 2015] the collation of reports and submissions; the preparation of Member's files for consideration by the Board and the appropriate dissemination of Parole Board decisions.

The position facilitates the procedures associated with the administration of Interim/Extended Supervision orders, the preparation of reports and correspondence with external agencies, the issue and administration of warrants of arrest at the direction of the Parole Board of South Australia, scheduling for interviews with the Board, and referrals to the Supreme Court as required.

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: Nil

Remuneration

ASO3 ($67,589 - $72,033 pa)

Enquiries

Ms Karen Cross

Team Leader, Parole Board of SA

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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 three pages quoting the vacancy number and outlining their knowledge, skills and experience relevant to the role.
• Applicants are also required to attach additional information addressing the specific criteria outlined in advice to applicants document. Your response to each key selection criteria should not exceed one page in length. 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 8 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.

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: 24/11/2025 11:00 PM