Department for Correctional Services
Job reference: 842546
Location: 5085 - NORTHFIELD
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
Senior Rehabilitation Clinician (AHP3 & PO3)
The Senior Clinician, Mirnu Unit 2 is responsible to the Manager Mirnu Unit 2 Correctional Treatment Unit, Rehabilitation Program Branch for the provision of high-quality intervention services to adult offenders and prisoners within the Mirnu Unit 2 Correctional Treatment Unit (CTU) at Yatala Labour Prison. Mirnu Unit 2 operates as a correctional Therapeutic Community, providing intensive, structured interventions for high-risk offenders, including those subject to Interim Supervision Orders (ISOs), Extended Supervision Orders (ESOs), Parole Orders, or other community-based orders while in custody. The Therapeutic Community model supports behaviour change through a pro-social, recovery oriented
environment where prisoners and staff work collaboratively to promote accountability, engagement in treatment, and rehabilitation.
This role involves delivering therapeutic interventions within this structured community in a busy custodial environment, balancing program delivery with the operational requirements of the correctional facility.

Rehabilitation Clinician (AHP2 & PO2)
The Rehabilitation Clinician Mirnu Unit 2 is responsible to the Manager Mirnu Unit 2 Correctional Treatment Unit, Rehabilitation Program Branch for the provision of high-quality intervention services to adult offenders and prisoners within the Mirnu Unit 2 Correctional Treatment Unit (CTU) at Yatala Labour Prison. Mirnu Unit 2 operates as a correctional Therapeutic Community, providing intensive, structured interventions for high-risk offenders, including those subject to Interim Supervision Orders (ISOs), Extended Supervision Orders (ESOs), Parole Orders, or other community-based orders while in custody. The Therapeutic Community model supports behaviour change through a pro-social, recovery oriented environment where prisoners and staff work collaboratively to promote accountability, engagement in treatment, and rehabilitation.
This role involves delivering therapeutic interventions within this structured community in a busy custodial environment, balancing program delivery with the operational requirements of the correctional facility.

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;
• The incumbent is required to provide a copy of their relevant tertiary qualifications.

Requirements
Senior Rehabilitation Clinician
AHP3: Essential: Appropriate degree or equivalent qualification which entitles full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia, OR A degree in Social Work (eligible for registration with the AASW) and relevant training and experience in conducting comprehensive forensic assessment and intervention.
Desirable: Evidence of self-initiated continuing professional development such as higher qualifications.
PO3: Essential: Appropriate degree level tertiary qualifications in community services, sociology, criminology, justice, correctional practice, social sciences, human services, health or related field.
Desirable: Evidence of self-initiated continuing professional development such as higher qualifications.

Rehabilitation Clinician 
AHP2: Essential: A degree in Social Work (eligible for registration with the AASW) and relevant training and experience in conducting comprehensive forensic assessment and intervention.
Desirable: Evidence of self-initiated continuing professional development such as higher qualifications
PO2: Essential: Appropriate degree level tertiary qualifications in community services, sociology, criminology, justice, correctional practice, social sciences, human services, health or related field.

Remuneration
AHP3: $108,347 - $116,216 
PO3: $108,087 - $115,936
AHP2: $91,785 - $106,330
PO2: $91,565 - $106,074

Additional Allowances:
AHP Professional Development Allowance - $1000 pa
AHP2 Professional Development Expenses - up to $1000 pa
AHP3 Professional Development Expenses - up to $1500 pa
AHP3 Psychologists - Area of Practice Endorsement Allowance - $11,174.60 pa

Enquiries
Athina Takianos
Manager Rehabilitation Programs Branch - Mirnu 2 
8226 9139
athina.takianos@sa.gov.au

Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online via I Work for SA.
All written applications are required to include additional information that specifically addresses the selection criteria outlined in the Job and Person Specification. Applicants must submit a maximum two page cover letter with resume.
Please note: Applicants that do not address the selection criteria may be disadvantaged during the shortlisting process.
Refer to the Advice to Applicants for information on how to apply.
Applicants must complete the Employment Declaration if not currently employed by the Department for Correctional Services.

Additional Information 
There is more than one position available.

Positions are located within Yatala Labour Prison, Northfield.

Successful applicant will be appointed at either classification depending on the qualification and experience held. 

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: 13/05/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- Advice to Applicants.pdf
- AHP2 - Mirnu 2 Rehabilitation Clinician.pdf
- AHP3 - Mirnu 2 Senior Clinician.pdf
- DCS Pre-Employment Declaration - V8.2 - March 2026 (Fillable).pdf
- PO2 - Mirnu 2 Rehabilitation Clinician.pdf
- PO3 - Mirnu 2 Senior Clinician.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.