Department for Correctional Services
Job reference: 840575
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
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 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 Peer Support Program has been established to strengthen staff wellbeing across the Department for Correctional Services through a confidential, accessible and proactive support system. It provides a structured approach to peer support that complements existing wellbeing initiatives, promotes early intervention and contributes to a safe and supportive workplace culture.

The Program Coordinator – Peer Support Program is responsible for the strategic coordination, governance and ongoing evaluation of the program, as well as leading its implementation and embedding across the Department. This role ensures the Peer Support Program operates safely, consistently and in alignment with departmental wellbeing, work health and safety and risk management frameworks.

Special Conditions

• 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 intrastate travel will be required which may necessitate overnight absences.

Requirements

Essential: Nil

Desirable:  

Appropriate tertiary qualification in human services, health promotion or wellbeing, community services or related field.

Qualifications or training in peer support, coaching or mentoring, program management, project management or organisational wellbeing programs.

Remuneration
ASO6 ($102,171 - $108,071 pa)

Enquiries
Deb Sansone
Director Infrastructure and Safety Systems, Corporate Services
P: (08) 8218 2004
M: 0402320899
E: Deborah.sansone@sa.gov.au

Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online via I Work for SA.
A CV or resume outlining your qualifications and employment history. 
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and must address the full essential criteria. 
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 vacancy at 1.0 FTE (75 hours per fortnight).

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 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: 30/04/2026 6:00 PM

Attachments:
- 20260316 ASO6 Peer Support Program Coordinator FINAL.pdf
- Advice to Applicants.pdf
- DCS Pre-Employment Declaration - V8.2 - April 2025 (Fillable).pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.