Industry Supervisor

Department Of Justice And Community Safety; Castlemaine; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking an Industry Supervisor to lead prison industry operations at the Loddon Prison Precinct in Castlemaine. The role focuses on providing meaningful employment, training and skill development for people in custody, while delivering safe, productive outcomes.

You will supervise Industry Officers, coordinate procurement, stock control, and quality assurance, and mentor staff to support rehabilitation and pathways to employment beyond custody.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising operations within a trade, manufacturing, logistics, warehouse, production or service delivery environment.
• Strong leadership skills with ability to develop, motivate and support staff and people in custody.
• Sound knowledge of workplace health and safety practices and experience maintaining safe operating environments.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting Industry Officers to deliver safe, productive and efficient industry operations aligned with production targets and operational requirements.
• Supervising prison industry activities, including stock control, procurement, supplier relationships, financial records and quality assurance processes.
• Coaching, mentoring and motivating people in custody to participate in employment and training opportunities that support rehabilitation and future employment pathways.
• Monitoring workplace safety, security and compliance with occupational health and safety requirements, industry procedures and operational standards.
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and implementing practical solutions to enhance service delivery, productivity and training outcomes.
• Supporting staff performance and capability through coaching, feedback and professional development.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Coaching

Communication

Education

Trade qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lead prison industries that build skills, support rehabilitation and deliver commercial outcomes.

• Ongoing, full-time opportunity.
• COG3 - $100,490 - $108,590 plus superannuation.

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking an Industry Supervisor to play a key leadership role within the Loddon Prison Precinct.

About the Business Unit

Corrections Victoria is a business unit of the Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS). Corrections Victoria's vision is ‘Safer prisons, safer people, safer communities'. Our mission is to have ‘A safer, smarter system with a skilled and supported workforce, that enables people in our care to make better decisions'.

Located at Castlemaine, Loddon Prison is a 477 bed medium‑security facility for sentenced male individuals. Adjacent to Loddon Prison is Middleton, a 236 bed restricted minimum‑security facility for sentenced male individuals. The focus of both prisons is rehabilitation via individual case management, employment, education, training and the provision of programs and targeted interventions to address offending behaviour and promote the development of prosocial behaviour. Both facilities provide contemporary and quality correctional services that prepare prisoners for transition and reintegration.

About the Role

As an Industry Supervisor, you will lead prison industry operations that provide meaningful employment, training and skill development opportunities for people in custody.

You will oversee production and service delivery outcomes, supervise a team of Industry Officers and contribute to a safe, secure and rehabilitative environment.

Working closely with the Industry Manager, you will ensure industry operations meet commercial, operational and safety requirements while supporting positive rehabilitation outcomes through coaching, mentoring and workplace-based learning.

Some of your duties will include:

• Leading and supporting Industry Officers to deliver safe, productive and efficient industry operations aligned with commercial production targets and operational requirements.
• Supervising prison industry activities, including stock control, procurement, supplier relationships, financial records and quality assurance processes.
• Coaching, mentoring and motivating people in custody to participate in employment and training opportunities that support rehabilitation and future employment pathways.
• Monitoring workplace safety, security and compliance with occupational health and safety requirements, industry procedures and operational standards.
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and implementing practical solutions to enhance service delivery, productivity and training outcomes.
• Supporting staff performance and capability through coaching, feedback and professional development.

To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Experience supervising operations within a trade, manufacturing, logistics, warehouse, production or service delivery environment.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to develop, motivate and support both staff and people in custody.
• Sound knowledge of workplace health and safety practices and experience maintaining safe operating environments.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build productive relationships and manage challenging situations.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to balance operational priorities, achieve results and maintain accurate records.
• Confidence using technology and business systems, including Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn internal systems.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Relevant trade qualifications and / or industry certifications applicable to manufacturing, production, logistics or service operations are highly desirable.
• Completion of Prison Officer Pre-Service Training, or a willingness to undertake and complete the training, is required.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, which may include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and misconduct screening.