Department for Correctional Services
Job reference: 843225
Location: 5253 - MURRAY BRIDGE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Lead.
Inspire. Transform lives through education.
Do you have a
passion for transforming lives through education and offender
development?
This is a
unique opportunity to provide strategic and operational leadership
across offender development services at Mobilong Prison, helping
deliver high-quality education, training and rehabilitation
programs that make a real difference.
About
the role
As Manager,
Offender Development, you will lead a multi-disciplinary team and
oversee a broad range of offender development services,
including:
- Education, vocational
training and rehabilitation programs that address criminogenic
needs and improve employability.
- Collaboration across key
support functions and services to deliver integrated
outcomes.
- Community-oriented
initiatives and partnerships with training providers, employers
and other stakeholders.
- Continuous improvement,
innovation and inclusive education approaches for diverse
cohorts.
- You’ll
work closely with internal leaders and external partners to
deliver evidence-based services that support safer communities
and improved reintegration outcomes.
Key
responsibilities
- Provide
strategic and day-to-day leadership across offender development
services.
- Lead,
mentor and develop a high-performing multi-disciplinary
team.
- Drive
best-practice program delivery, quality and continuous
improvement.
- Build
and maintain strong stakeholder partnerships.
- Manage
resources, planning and service coordination in a secure
custodial environment.
About
you
To succeed
in this role, you will bring:
- Demonstrated ability to
lead multi-disciplinary teams and deliver complex
programs.
- Experience developing
programs for diverse populations
- Strong
stakeholder engagement, communication and resource management
capability.
- A
strategic mindset with a practical, outcome-focused approach in
a custodial setting.
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 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.
• May be required to work out-of-hours and perform on-call duties
to ensure the prison is able to meet operational and critical
service needs.
Requirements
Essential: A Bachelor’s
degree (or higher) in Education or Vocational Training (or a
closely related field) is essential for this role.
Salary and
Benefits
- ASO7
($112,163 - $121,246 pa)
- Flexible
work arrangements to support work-life balance.
- Health
and well-being support, including access to EAP and Fitness
Passport discounts.
- Public
sector benefits, including generous leave entitlements,
superannuation with member benefits, and salary
sacrificing.
- Relocation support may
be available to help successful applicants transition into the
role, subject to approval.
What's
Next
For a
confidential discussion or to request the Applicant Information
Pack, including the Job and Person Specification, please contact
Russell Ritter from ANZUK Executive:
How
to apply
Applications
must include:
- A cover
letter addressing the Essential Criteria outlined in the Job
and Person Specification (maximum 2 pages).
- A
current CV including the contact details for two
referees.
A copy of the Job and Person Specification can be found within
the Applicant Information Pack. A copy of this can be shared upon
request by contacting Russell Ritter from ANZUK Executive
Additional
Information
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: 17/05/2026 6:00 PM
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.
Manager, Offender Development
