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1. POSITION IDENTIFICATION
Title of Position :
CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
Director, Policy and Stakeholder Services
Classification : MAS3
Position No. : CS1277
Location : Central Office
Division : Strategic Services
Reports To : Executive Director, Strategic Services
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Ongoing
Temporary 1-12 Mths
Job Status:
PSM Act
Contract 1-5 Yrs
Casual.
FTE:
Financial Delegation:
$2,000
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2. KEY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The Director, Policy and Stakeholder Services contributes directly to key justice and correctional
outcomes by:
 leading and contributing to the planning, development and evaluation of criminal justice and
victims related policies and legislation;
 representing DCS in, and coordinating its contribution to, key justice reform initiatives and policy
issues, maintaining a framework for the management of policy and procedures for DCS and
coordinating the development of key policies and procedures;
 liaising with key stakeholders to ensure effective partnerships and relationships with DCS;
 managing complaints management, FOI, privacy and services to Victims of Crime, the DCS
Research Agenda, and major change projects as required;
 co-ordinating and supporting the development and evaluation of DCS policy and procedures as
required; and
 leading the Policy and Stakeholder Services Unit;
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KEY STAKEHOLDER INTERACTION
Reports to the Executive Director, Strategic Services
Chief Executive, Executive Directors and Directors, senior managers and Departmental staff.
Justice Portfolio senior executives and senior officers.
Key government and non-government agency staff relevant to the Department.
Ministerial Advisory Committee on Victims; Justice Policy Groups; “Throughcare” SubCommittee of Executive.
4. BRANCH PROFILE
The Policy and Stakeholder Services Unit is a multi-disciplinary unit consisting of 9 staff with an
annual budget of approximately $500,000. The Unit is part of the Strategic Services Division which
consists of 50 staff. Other Strategic Services branches include: Aboriginal Services; Business and
Performance Services; Executive Services; Knowledge and Information Systems; Media
Management; and Offender Education/RTO.
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5. SPECIAL CONDITIONS
 Section 47 of the Public Sector Act 2009 applies in accordance 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;
 Some interstate and intrastate travel will be required which may necessitate overnight
absences.
6. HIGHLIGHTED EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS
A requirement to understand, observe, conform and adhere to:
 Legislative requirements that apply to the role. This includes but is not limited to the Public
Sector Act; Correctional Services Act, Occupational Health Safety & Welfare Act, Equal
Opportunity Act, the Workers Rehabilitation & Compensation Act and various relevant industrial
awards and enterprise agreements.
 General public sector principles/practices including the SA Public Sector Code of Ethics and
DCS’ Human Resource policies/guidelines including personnel management standards,
employee conduct standards and DCS Employee Code of Conduct and DCS Values system.
 Safe and efficient work practices by being aware of Occupational Health Safety and Welfare
and Equal Employment Opportunity principles as prescribed in legislation. The incumbent
must ensure compliance with Departmental policies and procedures, particularly as outlined in
DCS Policy 16 – Injury Prevention and Management and must ensure that appropriate records
are kept.
7. KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
Provide strategic policy direction and support across the Department by:
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Leading and managing the Policy and Stakeholder Services Unit;
Leading the planning and evaluation of Criminal Justice and Victims related Strategy, Policy and
Legislation as it relates to DCS;
Representing DCS in key Justice reform initiatives and Advisory Committees and co-ordinate
DCS contributions to key Justice policy issues;
Liaising with key stakeholders to ensure effective relationships and partnerships;
Managing the complaints management, FOI and victims support processes with appropriate
privacy;
Maintaining a framework for policy and procedures to enable effective accountability and quality
management;
Managing major change projects as required;
Co-ordinating and supporting the development and evaluation of DCS policy and procedures as
required;
Contributing to the monitoring of the effectiveness and trends in criminal justice and corrections
operations;
Managing the DCS Research Agenda;
Being responsible and accountable for maintaining a safe work environment by ensuring so far
as is reasonably practicable that the employee is, while at work, safe from injury and risks to
health;
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8. QUALIFICATIONS
A relevant tertiary qualification is desirable.
9. PERSON CRITERIA
9.1 Essential Criteria
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Demonstrated ability to think and lead strategically.
Extensive experience in planning and policy with respect to criminal justice.
Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and participate in cross agency and cross divisional policy
work and change projects.
Strong knowledge of criminal and social justice issues and policy as they relate to corrections.
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage multi-disciplinary teams with a wide range of
stakeholders.
Demonstrated superior ability to liaise effectively with stakeholders.
Knowledge of FOI and complaints management practices.
Understanding of, and ability to manage, the spirit and principles of the Premier’s Safety
Commitment and the legislative requirements of the Occupational Health Safety and Welfare
Act, utilising AS/NZS 4360 Risk Management.
9.2 Desirable Criteria
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Proven ability to effectively oversee an organisation's research activities.
Experience in policy as it relates to correctional services.
General knowledge of personnel management principles under the Public Sector Act,
Occupational Health Safety and Welfare Act, and the Equal Opportunity Act.
General knowledge of Correctional Services Department organisational structure and the South
Australian Justice portfolio.