Community Service Supervisor

About this role

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 incumbent is responsible to the Team Supervisor, for supervision of offenders assigned to community based work programs in accordance with statutory, Departmental and Work Health and Safety requirements; liaison with a variety of Government and non-Government agencies in relation to the supervision of offenders assigned to various project work, including specific cost share work. 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 • Assignment will be the Port Lincoln Community Correctional Centre. Requirements Essential: Nil Desirable: Relevant trade qualifications and / or certificates of competency training Remuneration OPS2 ($33.96 to $35.53 plus 25% casual loading) Enquiries Mr Ben Williams A/Team Supervisor, Coober Pedy & Ceduna Correctional Centre T: 8648 5350 E: benjamin.williams@sa.gov.au Application Instructions All applications must be submitted online via I Work for SA. 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 CASUAL vacancy for up to 12 months. A 25% casual loading applies in lieu of annual leave and sick leave 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 welcome and 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. --> -->