About the Department for Correctional ServicesThe 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.DutiesThe position of Senior Sentence Administration Officer, Sentence Management Unit (SMU) reports to the Team Leader Sentence Administration (SMU) by contributing to the effective delivery of a high level of business administration support within the SMU. This position has responsibility for processing warrants and maintaining documentation relating to prisoner remand and sentencing, movements, court appearances, and non-parole periods and provides assistance in a range of business functions such as financial, human resources, physical resources management, and work health and safety.Special ConditionsSection 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 including participating in an extended hours service delivery up until 7 pm Monday to Friday.Some interstate and intrastate travel will be required which may necessitate overnight absences.RequirementsEssential: NilDesirable: NilRemunerationASO3 ($67,539 - $72,033 pa)EnquiriesMr. Daniel BrusnahanA / Team Leader, Sentence AdministrationPhone: (08) 83436Email: sa.gov.auApplication InstructionsAll applications must be submitted online via I Work for SA.All applicants must submit a current CV.All applicants are required to submit a cover letter of no more than two pages. The cover letter should include the vacancy number, outline of their knowledge, skills, and experience relevant to the role, and address the essential selection criteria outlined in the Job and Person Specification.Please note: Applicants that do not address the above 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 InformationThis is a temporary vacancy for up to 4 months.
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