Governor (General Manager) Corrective Services NSW - Statewide Talent Pool

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Sydney; On-site; AUD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion focus

Annual leave loading

Job summary

NSW Department of Communities and Justice seeks a Governor/General Manager for Corrective Services NSW to provide strategic leadership across statewide operations, oversee safety and security, and drive complex projects with accountability and integrity.

You will lead a high-performing team, strengthen workforce capabilities, and deliver trauma-informed services that meet diverse community needs, while maintaining compliance with policy and performance indicators.

Qualifications

• Driver Licence with willingness to drive NSW-wide.
• On-call availability to respond to emergencies.
• Compliance with National Heavy Vehicle Law and Chain of Responsibility (CESU roles only).

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the operation of correctional centres and complex facilities.
• Ensure safety and security of staff, inmates and visitors.
• Drive a positive change agenda and strengthen workforce capability.

Skills

Driver licence

On-call availability

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Governor (General Manager) Corrective Services NSW - Statewide Talent Pool Creation

Statewide Talent pool creation to fill future ongoing and temporary roles statewide

• Salary $238,973 pa plus Superannuation and annual leave loading
• Diverse and inclusive organisation
• Training and development opportunities available to build and maintain capabilities

Your role

The Governor/General Manager role provides leadership and direction for the effective and accountability-based management of all aspects of a correctional centre / complex, including the safety and security of staff, inmates and visitors and other visiting persons in compliance with policy, duty of care requirements, defined standards and key performance indicators. Governor / General Manager roles also lead and direct special projects or specialised services within Corrective Services NSW.

What we’re looking for

We are looking for highly effective, collaborative leaders with exceptional integrity who are committed to driving a positive change agenda for CSNSW into the future. In this role you will utilise your proven senior managerial experience and knowledge to meet the demands of this role efficiently and effectively. You understand the diverse correctional environment and working with people in custody. You will be joining a high performing team that is focused on strengthening workforce capability and sustainable operating systems, enhancing outcomes for offenders and the community, and delivering trauma-informed services that meet the diverse needs of offenders.

Essential Requirements

• Driver Licence with the ability and willingness to drive throughout NSW
• Be available on call at set times to respond to emergencies
• Comply with National Heavy Vehicle Law and Regulations and Chain of Responsibility Policy and Procedures (CESU roles only)

Download the Role Description for further details.

Applications close: 1 November 2026 at 11:59 pm AEST.

Got a question? For more information about the role, please contact the Independent Panel Member General Manager Michael Premutico (via email [e-mail].)

If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please contact Mozhda Neamat at [e-mail] or 02 8688 2863.

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

Other Information

CSNSW is committed to continuing the professional development of senior staff holding the rank General Manager and part of this strategy includes the application of Section 10.4 of the Crown Employees (Custodial Executive Rank Officer – DCJ – Corrective Services NSW) Award.

General Managers, participate in a process which requires rotation to a different location at grade, within CSNSW after a period of three (3) years.

A talent pool will be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

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