Aboriginal Liaison Officer

Department for Correctional Services
Job reference: 854606
Location: 5606 - PORT LINCOLN
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 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.
The Port Lincoln Prison is situated on the traditional land and sea country of the Barngarla and Nauo peoples. The Department acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the country we work on across all of South Australia and their continuing connection to land and community. We pay our respect to Edlers both past, present and future. 

Duties
The Aboriginal Liaison Officer contributes to the implementation of the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody and is responsible for providing assistance, support and follow-up to Aboriginal prisoners within designated prisons, and liaising with staff, community groups and other agencies in promoting the welfare of Aboriginal prisoners.

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.

Requirements
Nil

Remuneration
ASO4 ($82,212 - $86,180 pa)

Enquiries
Ms Stephanie Maynard
A/Manager Offender Services & Case Management, Port Lincoln Prison
T:  8682 0823
E:  stephanie.maynard@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 a temporary vacancy for up to 12 months.

The Department for Correctional Services considers that being Aboriginal or a Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under sub-s 56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA). Therefore, this position is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants.  

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: 20/09/2026 11:30 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.