Department for Correctional Services
Job reference: 840349
Location: 5085 - NORTHFIELD
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 Aboriginal Cultural Co-ordinator reports to the Manager, Offender Development and is responsible for providing advice on complex cultural issues for Aboriginal men at Yatala Labour
Prison. In addition, the role requires the co-ordination and monitoring of the Aboriginal Liaison Officer’s work schedules and engaging with relevant community and government agencies to support Aboriginal men within the Yatala Labour Prison (YLP) during their rehabilitation journey.

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: Tertiary qualifications in Adult Education, Social Work, Human Services or Anthropology to a standard approved by the Chief Executive.

Remuneration
ASO5 ($89,007 - $98,991 pa)

Enquiries
Ms. Abigail Rogers
Manager Offender Development
Yatala Labour Prison
E: Abigail.Rogers@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 and 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.

This is a full time vacancy at 1.0 FTE (75 hours per fortnight).

Applicants who have previously applied for the position in the last 12-months will not be considered.

The Department for Correctional Services (DCS) considers that being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under sub-s 56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA). Therefore, this position is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants.

Applications close: 06/05/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- Aboriginal Cultural Coordinator JP, ASO5, July 2023.pdf
- Advice to Applicants Specific Criteria.pdf
- 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.