Department for Correctional Services

Job reference: 863525

Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE

Job status: Long Term Contract

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 Aboriginal Administration Trainee will be supported through a training program. This will include nationally recognised training and practical work experience to undertake the tasks described in this document efficiently.

The Trainee will be supported in order to develop skills to;

- Deliver a range of administration functions that support Branch/Unit operations.
- Produce data records (electronic and manual) that are up to date, by accurately preparing and entering new information.
- Answer enquiries in a timely and professional matter.
- Participate and contribute to the Branch/Unit team.
- Contribute to the delivery and maintenance of productive work practice and processes.





Placements may be at various locations across the Department for Correctional Services. Special Conditions

- The Trainee will be required to actively participate and complete a Certificate lll in Business during the course of their contract.
- Section 47 of the Public Sector Act 2009 applies in conjuction 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 License /or working towards.
- 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: Nil

Remuneration

Trainee Classification ($17,893 - $46,219)

Enquiries

Jordan Etto

Senior Advisor, Aboriginal Employment, Training & Staff Support

(08) 8226 4209

[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, career aspirations, 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. All applicants will be required to complete a contract of training, studying a certificate lll in Business, as part of this vacancy.

There is more than one position available.

The Department for Correctional Services considers that being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for the following positions under sub-s 56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA).

Applications close: 22/11/2026 11:00 PM

📌 Aboriginal Administration Trainee (Adelaide)
🏢 Government Of South Australia
📍 Adelaide