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Senior Disability Support Officer - Prison Disability Support Initiative

Department of Justice and Community Safety

The prison disability support initiative (PDSI) is a state-wide rehabilitation service that assists people in custody with cognitive impairments and complex disability needs. The PDSI is a unit within Corrections Victoria, which is part of the Department of Justice and Community Safety.

The PDSI aims to:

  • Identify prisoners with neurological and physical impairments.
  • Assess disability needs to inform decisions on placement, case management and rehabilitation.
  • Educate corrections staff on how to better understand and support the people in their care.
  • Link individuals with appropriate disability support services.

What you will do

The senior disability support officer is a leader within PDSI, managing a team of disability support officers.

You will:

  • Offer expert guidance on supporting prisoners with complex disabilities. You will draw on your knowledge of justice support pathways and community-based services.
  • Train and guide prison staff on disability awareness and best practices.
  • Oversee processes and risk management to maintain high-quality support.
  • Identify and implement system-wide improvements to enhance rehabilitation for people with disabilities in custody.

To find out more about the role, please click "Apply Now" or contact our recruitment team at [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Disability Support Officer - Prison Disability Support Initiative enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A relocation allowance may be available for eligible candidates.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to apply

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