Manager Audit, Risk and Investigations

Department for Correctional Services

Job reference: 440588

Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE

Job status: Long Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Department for Correctional Services The Department employs approximately 1,900 staff and has responsibility for nine prisons and sixteen 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.

DutiesThe Manager, Audit, Risk and Investigations is accountable for providing strategic support and assurance to the Executive Team and key external stakeholders, to support the Office for Correctional Services Review (OCSR) in the delivery of the highest level of safety and security for the South Australian Community, employees and offenders through:

• Leading Internal Audit activities to ensure adequate risk management strategies are in place and operating efficiently and effectively;
• Providing leadership across all investigations into critical incidents and reporting key findings against policy, procedure, systems and infrastructure to the Chief Executive and Investigations Review Committee;
• Providing leadership across all investigations into alleged staff misconduct;
• Working with the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption (ICAC), Ombudsman SA and SAPOL in relation to allegations of criminal or corrupt behaviour, serious misconduct or maladministration involving employees of the Department;
• Leading stakeholder relationships;
• Driving the Department values of ethical behaviours, integrity, accountability, and professionalism.

Special Conditions

• 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 out of hours work may be required;
• Some interstate and intrastate travel will be required which may necessitate overnight absences.
• This position is deemed a designated position pursuant to SOP 105 Conflict of Interest.

RequirementsEssential:

• Nil

Desirable:

• Recognised tertiary qualification in Business, Accounting or related discipline or other qualification from a recognised University; and
• Certificate IV in Government (Investigations) or equivalent (Detective Training Course and Detective Designation).

Remuneration ASO8 ($114,105 - $118,413pa)

Enquiries Mr William Kelsey Executive Director, Office for Correctional Services Review (08) 8226 9143 William.Kelsey@sa.gov.au

Application InstructionsAll applications must be submitted online via I Work for SA. Please submit your CV and address the selection criteria (up to 2 pages).All written applications are required to include additional information that specifically addresses the selection criteria outlined in the Advice to Applicants.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 temporary vacancy for up to 12 months.

Applications close: 20/06/2021 11:00 PM Attachments:
- Advice to Applicants CV Cover Letter Only May 2021.pdf - DCS Pre-Employment Declaration DCS CC2018 - V1.4.1.pdf - Manager Audit Risk and Investigations ASO8.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.