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 Senior Institutional Social Worker, Port Lincoln Prison is accountable to the General Manager (through the Manager Offender Services & Case Management), Port Lincoln Prison, for contributing to the provision of a comprehensive offence focussed social work service for remanded and sentenced prisoners. This service provision results in the protected, secure, humane management of offenders throughout their custodial sentence.

The Senior Institutional Social Worker, Port Lincoln Prison also provides consultation and training for institutional custodial staff in their provision of quality service under case management and throughcare principles.

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 Nationally Coordinated 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: A degree level qualification in Social Work leading to eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers

Desirable: Nil

Remuneration

AHP2 ($94,997 - $110,052 p.a.)

AHP employees may be eligible for the following additional benefits

Professional Development (PD) – a $1,000 allowance increasing incrementally each year

Additional Qualifications Allowance - up to $1,123 per annum for eligible qualifications

Enquiries

Ms Stephanie Maynard

A/Manager Offender Services & Case Management, Port Lincoln Prison

T: 8682 0823

E: [email protected]

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.

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 (or until the return of the substantive incumbent).

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: 21/09/2026 11:00 PM

📌 Senior Institutional Social Worker (Port Lincoln)
🏢 Department For Correctional Services
📍 Port Lincoln