Job reference:
******
Location:
**** - MURRAY BRIDGE
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 skilled 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 Manager Industries will be responsible for the effective operation of the Prison Industries within Mobilong Prison. The incumbent will ensure that operations are undertaken in accordance with Departmental policy and will be the assigned Quality Manager for that institution.
Special Conditions
Section 47 of the Public Sector Act **** 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.
A current recognised Senior First Aid certificate is required
Requirements
Essential
:
Desirable:
Appropriate trade Qualifications; Be undertaking or have completed tertiary studies in economics,



business administration or production engineering
Remuneration
COS7 ($108,334 - $116,717pa)
Enquiries
Ms Kushla Wilson
A/Assistant General Manager, Mobilong Prison
************
******
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 2 pages outlining their skills, knowledge 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 full-time, ongoing vacancy.
Lead a Business. Develop People. Make a Difference.
Mobilong Prison is seeking an experienced leader, to manage a diverse operational business unit delivering production and service outcomes while creating valuable employment and skills pathways for prisoners.
We're looking for a proven operational leader with experience in manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, production, supply chain, or similar business environments. The ideal candidate will have strong commercial awareness, excellent people leadership skills, and a passion for driving performance, continuous improvement, and positive social impact.
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.
Applications close: 11/08/2026 11:00 PM

📌 Manager Industries (South Australia)
🏢 Department For Correctional Services
📍 South Australia