Department for Correctional Services
Government AdministrationSouth Australia, Australia501-1000 Employees
The Department for Correctional Services (DCS) operates within the government administration sector in South Australia, overseeing nine prisons and seventeen Community Correctional facilities. Its mandate centers on public safety, crime reduction, and victim protection through the humane, secure management of offenders and the provision of rehabilitation and reintegration opportunities. Based in Adelaide, the department employs a diverse workforce across regional and metropolitan areas to deliver services that support prisoners, offenders, and victims of crime. DCS’ work includes roles ranging from correctional officers to social workers and psychologists, all contributing to the department’s aim of reducing re-offending and enhancing community safety. A notable development in recent years is the organization’s Aboriginal Strategic Framework, introduced to address strategic priorities for Aboriginal communities within the corrections system.