About us

OARS Community Transitions (OARS CT) is a QIC quality accredited organisation and one of Australia's most innovative non-government crime prevention agencies.

Driven by our Guiding Principles, our core purpose is to enhance community wellbeing by reducing offending and victimisation. Over our 130-year history, we continue to high quality professional services and support to people who have offended and their families.

For more about us and the work we do, visit https://www.communitytransitions.com.au/

What can we offer you?

- $105,776.68 - $110,359.60 base salary (SCHADS Level 5) + 12% super + salary packaging options – increase your take home pay by 6 to 12% through our not-for-profit charity status!

- Be part of a purpose driven organisation working towards enhancing community safety and wellbeing

- Additional 2 days of annual leave and 2 days personal leave per year (pro-rata) above minimum entitlements

- 17.5% Annual leave loading

- Paid parental leave for eligible employees

- Access to ceremonial, cultural and community service leave

- Support for career development, including annual performance reviews, structured supervision frameworks, professional training opportunities, development plans, succession planning and study leave

- Access to free and confidential counselling and support through our EAP service

About the role

The Program Intervention Worker plays a crucial role at Acacia Prison in Wooroloo, as part of the Real Support Network. You will be at the forefront of our reintegration and rehabilitation programs, providing group-based and individual counselling to men in custody. This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those who need it most. It's not just a job, but a pathway for personal growth and professional development, where you can make a real difference in the lives of others.

Key responsibilities include:





- Counselling interventions are delivered in group and individual (1:1) counselling.

- Actively participating and ensuring that group facilitation is delivered to a high standard, which includes the ability to manage challenging behaviour,

- Delivering high-quality, qualified interventions in line with organisational expectations, which are recorded appropriately and timely.

- Ensuring the services provided facilitate positive client outcomes and targets, as set out via the case plans and expectations.

- Providing clients with accurate and current information that empowers them to make informed decisions/choices for themselves.

FTE: Full-time

Position Description: Visit www.communitytransitions.com.au/careers to view the Position Description for this role.

About you

To ensure success in this role, you'll bring:

- A tertiary qualification in a human services discipline, ideally a degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counselling

- Proven experience delivering services to clients who have complex needs and experience significant disadvantages.

- An understanding of and experience working in criminal justice systems and practices, including within custodial facilities.

- Experience delivering 1:1 and group-based intervention programs in AOD and FDV.

- Excellent administrative skills, with high quality, concise, and timely case notes, reporting, and referrals.

- Current National Police Clearance and ability to obtain/maintain prison security clearance.

- Valid Australian driver's licence.

How to apply

If this opportunity interests you and you think you'd be a great fit, keep reading!

To apply, please provide a resume and cover letter which demonstrates your skills, experience and qualifications relevant to the role.

Please direct any enquiries to Lisa McMurrich, Service Coordinator, Real Support Network **********@communitytransitions.com.au 0418 969 *** during business hours.

📌 Program Intervention Worker (Swan View)
🏢 OARS Community Transitions
📍 Swan View