Department for Correctional Services
Job reference: 850319
Location: 5700 - PORT AUGUSTA
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 Manager Security is responsible for the development, implementation and ongoing management of security and emergency management systems and services including responsibility for: security and safety, perimeter security, access control, control room operations, prisoner admissions, prisoner visits, external escorts for the prison and liaising with a range of senior staff in order to gather intelligence on potential security threats and exposures. The incumbent is also responsible for assisting in the development of Emergency Management principles and initiatives including preparing response plans, policies and procedures.

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.
• This position is designated under Policy 65 – Designated Positions

Requirements
Essential:    Nil    
Desirable: Appropriate qualifications in management or human service related disciplines.

Remuneration
CO7 ($108,334- $116,717 pa)

Enquiries
Mr Blake Lukich
Assistant General Manager, Port Augusta Prison
T:  8648 5403
E:  blake.lukich@sa.gov.au

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 an ONGOING vacancy.

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: 04/08/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- Advice to Applicants CV Cover Letter (Only).pdf
- DCS Pre-Employment Declaration - V8.2 - March 2026 (Fillable).pdf
- Job and Person Specification.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.