Deputy Superintendent

Department of Justice; City Of Kwinana; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Justice in Western Australia is seeking a Deputy Superintendent to lead day-to-day operations of a custodial facility at Hakea or Casuarina Prisons, ensuring safety, security and prisoner rehabilitation.

You will contribute to policy development, promote safety culture, and support Indigenous cultural awareness, equity, and staff wellbeing under state public sector guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the identification of emerging issues and the development and implementation of Department and local policies, practices, procedures and initiatives to achieve better management of a custodial facility.
• Provides leadership and direction and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the custodial facility.
• Applies and promotes the principles of occupational safety and health in the workplace and behaves and manages staff in accordance with relevant standards, values and policies.
• Leads, develops, promotes and maintains cultural change and awareness ensuring that employees respect and have an understanding of cultural groups, including the Aboriginal culture, society and obligations.

Job description

This is a permanent, full time vacancy. This vacancy may be used to fill similar permanent and fixed-term vacancies across both Hakea and Casuarina Prisons.

About the role

Corrective Services Western Australia is the largest single jurisdiction in the world and is responsible for all metropolitan and regional public prisons across this expansive State. It ensures a safe, secure and humane environment, effective containment and custody and care and well-being of prisoners and their rehabilitation and reintegration into the community.

Deputy Superintendent responsibilities

• Contributes to the identification of emerging issues and the development and implementation of Department and local policies, practices, procedures and initiatives to achieve better management of a custodial facility.
• Provides leadership and direction and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the custodial facility.
• Applies and promotes the principles of occupational safety and health in the workplace and behaves and manages staff in accordance with relevant standards, values and policies.
• Leads, develops, promotes and maintains cultural change and awareness ensuring that employees respect and have an understanding of cultural groups, including the Aboriginal culture, society and obligations.

Suitability Requirements

Through the recruitment process, we will be looking for candidates who can demonstrate skills, experience and attributes in relation to the Essential Selection Criteria as outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Eligibility

To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the West Australian Public Sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia.

Benefits and opportunities

• Career pathway opportunities
• Learning and development opportunity programs
• Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness centre discounts available for employees and their families.
• Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.

Equity and Diversity

The Department of Justice is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace that reflects the community we serve. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process. For a confidential discussion about support or adjustments, please contact the person listed above or email [e-mail].

Subsequent Vacancies

Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies for a period of twelve (12) months, in accordance with section 7d of the Commissioner’s Instructions No.48 – Recruitment, Selection and Appointment to Permanent Vacancies, and section 9d of the Commissioner Instructions 49 - Recruitment, Selection and Appointment to Fixed Term Vacancies . Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered at Perth Metropolitan areas during this period.

Further information

If you would like further information regarding the vacancy, please contact Jim August via email [e-mail].

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