Manager, Offender Development (Murray Bridge)

**Department for Correctional Services** **Job reference**: 713131 **Location**: 5253
- MURRAY BRIDGE **Job status**: Ongoing **Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**Do you have a passion for transforming lives through education and offender development?**

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Manager, Offender Development (ASO7) to join our prison leadership team. This is a unique opportunity to lead and inspire a multi-disciplinary team dedicated to delivering high-quality education, training, and rehabilitation programs that make a real difference in the lives of offenders and the community.

**About the role**: As Manager, Offender Development, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for a broad range of offender services, including:

- Education, vocational training, and rehabilitation programs that address criminogenic needs and enhance employability.
- Case management, health and mental health liaison, recreation, chaplaincy, Aboriginal liaison, and volunteer programs.
- Community-oriented initiatives such as Work Ready Release Ready (WRRR) and partnerships with training organisations and employers.

You will lead, mentor, and inspire a multi-disciplinary team of educators, social workers, liaison officers, and coordinators, while collaborating closely with internal and external stakeholders to deliver integrated, evidence-based offender development services.

**What we’re looking for**:

- Proven leadership experience in adult education, and vocational training.
- Strong ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams, foster innovation, and implement best-practice approaches in rehabilitation leadership, education and training programs.
- Experience developing programs for diverse populations, including Aboriginal peoples, individuals with low literacy, and those with disabilities.
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement, communication, and resource management skills.
- Qualifications in Adult and Vocational Education, or related fields (essential).

**Why join us**:

- Lead meaningful programs that contribute to offender rehabilitation and reduced recidivism.
- Work in a challenging, supportive environment with opportunities to influence strategic outcomes.
- Play a pivotal role in fostering innovation, digital advancement, and continuous improvement in education programs and offender development services.

This role requires a flexible approach to work hours, travel, and the ability to manage a secure custodial environment while promoting a culture of learning and growth.

**Ready to make a difference?** If you are a passionate, forward-thinking leader committed to excellence in offender development, we want to hear from you!

**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 adaptable 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: Bachelor’s degree or higher qualification in Education or Vocational Training. Desirable: N/A

**Remuneration** ASO7 ($108,109
- $116,864 pa)

**Enquiries** Mr Darren Hosking General Manager, Mobilong Prison Ph: 08 8532 8900

**Application Instructions**

Applicants are required to submit: A cover letter of no more than 2 pages addressing the ‘Essential Criteria’ from the Job and Person Specification. A CV or resume outlining your qualifications and employment history. The name, address and contact number of three current referees who can provide recent information regarding your relevant work/experience.

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 are required to complete the Employment Declaration if not currently employed by the Department for Correctional Services.

**Additional Information** This is a full-time, 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.

**Applications close**: 11/01/2026 11:00 PM Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3ra5vr