Manager, Correctional Practice & Training

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC in Melbourne is seeking a Manager, Professional Practice to lead the implementation of the Professional Practice Model at Dame Phyllis Frost Centre. You will drive evidence-based correctional practice, coach staff, and support safer, rehabilitative outcomes for people in custody.

This senior role requires trauma-informed leadership, capability development, and strategic collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen practice and

Qualifications

• Experience applying trauma-informed and person-centred approaches to rehabilitation.
• Ability to lead and provide strategic guidance in a complex operational environment.
• Proven capability in coaching, mentoring and professional development.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and identify improvement opportunities.
• Stakeholder engagement and influence across diverse groups.
• Experience leading strategic projects and organisational reform activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the Professional Practice Model.
• Provide specialist advice, coaching and practice support to custodial staff and leaders.
• Design and facilitate training and capability-building initiatives.
• Monitor and analyse practice data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive collaboration and objectives.
• Contribute to policy development and organisational reform activities that strengthen practice.

Skills

Trauma-informed

Staff coaching

Strategic leadership

Analytical skills

Change management

Evidence-based practice

Education

Psychology degree

Social work

Criminology

Human services

Job description

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC in Melbourne is seeking a Manager, Professional Practice to lead the implementation of the Professional Practice Model at Dame Phyllis Frost Centre. You will drive evidence-based correctional practice, coach staff, and support safer, rehabilitative outcomes for people in custody.

This senior role requires trauma-informed leadership, capability development, and strategic collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen practice and