Manager of Business Unit - Technology

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 133,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Corrective Services NSW in Bathurst is seeking a Manager of Business Unit (Technology) to lead the Technology arm of the unit, drive performance, and ensure safe, effective operations at Bathurst Correctional Centre. You will oversee daily activities, shape strategic plans, and build strong stakeholder relationships to deliver результативный outcomes.

The role emphasizes leadership, operational excellence, and ongoing improvement in a complex public sector environment.

Qualifications

• Current Certificate III in Correctional Practice or capacity to complete within specified timeframes
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery highly desirable, however all trades will be considered
• Current NSW Drivers Licence and preparedness to drive to locations as required

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day activities of the Business Unit, ensuring productivity, efficiency and commercial outcomes
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to your team, build relationships with stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement and business development initiatives to strengthen service delivery

Skills

Leadership

People management

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Decision making

Education

Certificate III in Correctional Practice

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Manager of Business Unit – Technology

Corrective Services NSW

Location – Bathurst Correctional Centre

Employment type – Ongoing, Full-time 5D (5 days)

Salary – $147,250.00 pa plus superannuation and leave loading

Your role

We are currently seeking an experienced Manager of Business Unit (Technology) who is a logical and analytical thinker, with strong trade, operational and people management experience. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to lead diverse teams, manage business operations, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

What You’ll Do

Join a role where leadership, operational expertise, and stakeholder engagement come together to drive business success. As a Manager Business Unit, you will lead and oversee the day-to-day activities of the Business Unit, ensuring productivity, efficiency, and commercial outcomes are achieved while maintaining a safe and effective working environment.

This is more than an operational management role. You will provide leadership, guidance, and support to your team, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and contribute to business development initiatives that strengthen service delivery and create new opportunities. Through strategic planning, decision-making, and people leadership, you will play a key role in driving continuous improvement and achieving business objectives.

Why work and live in Bathurst?

Discover the benefits of regional living in Bathurst. Enjoy a vibrant lifestyle with affordable housing, shorter commutes and a strong sense of community, all while having access to excellent schools, healthcare, dining and recreational facilities. As one of regional NSW's largest centres, Bathurst offers the perfect blend of career opportunities, modern amenities and country charm, surrounded by stunning landscapes, rich history and a welcoming community.

Essential Requirements

• Current Certificate III in Correctional Practice or capacity to complete within specified timeframes
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery highly desirable, however all trades will be considered
• Current NSW Drivers Licence and preparedness to drive to locations as required

Experience Required

• Demonstrated experience relevant to the role, with the ability to meet the key accountabilities and focus capabilities outlined in the role description.
• Proven post trade experience
• Proven management experience
• Leadership and people management skills
• Experience in stakeholder engagement, strategic planning and decision making

Download the role description.

We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.

What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

• A challenging and rewarding career
• Flexible, autonomous work environment
• Competitive pay and conditions
• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.

We do work that really matters

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) and Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!

Are you ready to join us?

• Click Apply
• Attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the key accountabilities and focus capabilities of this role as specified in the role description (please refer to the Role Description so that you can address the highlighted capabilities)
• Up to date resume (maximum 5 pages)
• A copy of your trade qualifications MUST be attached to be considered for this role

Applications close Sunday, 01 November 2026 at 11:59pm AEST.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Ian Rudder on [e-mail] or phone [phone]

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 (including an alternate method submission of the application), please contact Kaushik Gounder on [e-mail]

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

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

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