Department for Correctional Services
Job reference: 829916
Location: - VARIOUS -
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 role of Community Corrections Officer provides an exciting opportunity to make a difference to the South Australian community to work in our Community Corrections setting where you can support people to address and change their behaviours and comply with the requirements of their community-based orders. The Department is seeking individuals to join our diverse team in supporting and delivering our strategic agenda and direction.

Community Corrections Officer Level 4 (CCO4) is responsible for the case management of moderate to high-risk adult offenders placed on community based orders issued by the Courts and Parole Board.

Community Corrections Officer, Level 4 is responsible for the:

• Monitoring and compliance of offenders in accordance with their community-based orders and conditions.
• Provision of non-compliance and progress reports to the Courts and Parole Board.
• Contribute to and assist in appropriate and comprehensive release planning and case conferencing of high-risk offenders
• Assessing clients’ needs and referring offenders to suitable treatment and services to address their needs and reduce reoffending.
• Implementing intervention and case management strategies to meet immediate and long-term intervention and treatment gaols.
• Ensure completion of targeted and individualised case management plans to ensure appropriate and effective service delivery.
• Accurate and comprehensive record keeping.
• Completion of comprehensive reports for the Courts and Parole Board.

Special Conditions

• Incumbents will be required to satisfactorily complete a National Criminal History check.
• A current South Australian Driver’s Licence is essential, with a capacity and willingness to drive, including in country locations.
• A flexible approach to working hours is required.
• Some work may be required outside of core business hours.

Requirements
CCO4
Essential:
PO2: Appropriate tertiary degree level qualification in community services, sociology, criminology, justice, correctional practice, social sciences, human services, health or related field.
AHP2: Appropriate degree or equivalent qualification which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.

To find out more about this role, including the key accountabilities and special conditions, please refer to the individual job and person specification. You may also be required to undertake some further pre-employment screening activities if you accept an offer from the pool.

Desirable: Nil

Remuneration
AHP2   ($91,785 p.a. - $106,330 p.a.) +12% Super
PO2    ($88,255 p.a. - $97,667 p.a.) + 12% Super

Additional entitlements and allowances may apply for regional and remote locations

Enquiries
E: dcsccapplications@sa.gov.au

Application Process:

• Submit your application to the above email address.
• This is an open and rolling advert for casual and contract roles. 
• You will receive an email response that your application has been received.
• Once several applications are received, they will be reviewed and considered.
• You will be notified of next steps in the application process in due course.
• DCS reserves the right to advertise similar positions outside of this pool process.

Application Instructions

• A cover letter of no more than 2 pages that addresses the below criteria
• A CV or resume outlining your qualifications and employment history
• A clear indication of which Community Corrections Offices locations (outlined with the Recruitment Information Pack) that you are willing to be considered for.
• Applicants must include the name, address and contact number of three current referees who can provide recent information regarding your relevant work/experience – if possible, provide your referees with a copy of the job and person specification. Please be aware that the panel is free to obtain work reports from a current supervisor/manager (if not nominated), if appropriate
• If you are not currently employed in the Department for Correctional Services, you also need to complete all sections and sign the Employment Declaration form.

Criteria to address in your application:

• Outline your experience, ability, skills and knowledge relevant to the role of Community Corrections Officer (refer to the job and person specification).
• Outline your ability to work with people who may present as complex, challenging, difficult and aggressive.  
• Outline your high level of written communication skills, including your experience in writing professional reports and documents within set timeframes and meeting competing demands.
• Outline your ability to work sensitively with offenders of a diverse range of cultural backgrounds.

Additional Information 
There is more than one position available.

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: 27/04/2026 6:00 PM

Attachments:
- 20250307 JPS Community Corrections Officer LV4 AHP2 PO2.pdf
- Advice to Applicants.docx
- CCO Recruitment Information Pack.V1.docx
- DCS Pre-Employment Declaration - V8.2 - April 2025 (Fillable).pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.