Department for Correctional Services Job reference: 684506 Location: 5085 - NORTHFIELD 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 Project Officer is responsible to the Team Leader of Organisational Development for assisting with the coordination of training programs, including supporting the procurement of external programs. The incumbent will undertake research, data analysis and maintain accurate and high-quality records associated with training programs. The outcomes of this role will link closely with the work of the rest of the Learning Academy and the Project Officer will be an effective team player, including assisting in initiating, developing, facilitating and coordinating training programs for staff in accordance with DCS priorities. 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: Current Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent Qualifications in Project Management and/or Business Administration. Remuneration ASO4 ($76,561 - $80,256 pa) Enquiries Ms Mandy Dunn Team Leader Organisational Development 08 8350 8011 Mandy.Dunn@sa.gov.au Application Instructions All applications must be submitted online via I Work for SA. Applicants are required to attach additional information 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 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: 23/07/2025 11:00 PM
