Manager of Security - Talent Pool

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 181,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assist

Flexible, autonomous work environment

Competitive pay and conditions

Job summary

NSW Department of Communities and Justice is seeking proactive Managers of Security to lead security operations across correctional centres statewide. The role involves high level operational leadership, directing management in facilities, coordinating purposeful day-to-day security and inmate services.

You will drive safety and staff discipline, deliver on projects within Corrective Services NSW, and travel as needed within NSW.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering on key accountabilities and capabilities described in the role.
• Current and valid driving licence and willingness to travel within NSW
• Comply with National Heavy Vehicle Law and Regulations and Chain of responsibility (CESU roles only)

Responsibilities

• Lead security operations across correctional centres and locations.
• Provide high level operational leadership and direction for management.
• Coordinate security services and manage staff discipline; lead special projects.

Skills

Leadership experience

Safety focus

Decision making under pressure

Job description

• Location: Statewide Talent Pool creation to fill future ongoing and temporary roles statewide
• Salary: $201,606.00 pa + Incidental Allowance + Leave Loading + Superannuation

Manager of Security – Talent Pool

We are seeking proactive and dedicated Managers of Security to lead security operations across a range of correctional centres and operational locations throughout metropolitan and regional NSW.

Your Role

The Manager of Security provides high level operational leadership and direction for management in small, medium and large correctional centres, this includes the coordination of the purposeful day, effective provision of security, inmate related services and ensuring the maintenance of staff discipline. Manager of Security roles also lead and direct special projects or specialised services within Corrective Services NSW.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for resilient and accountable leaders who demonstrate strong integrity, sound judgement and the ability to perform in complex and high-pressure environments. You will bring proven leadership experience, a commitment to safety and security, and the ability to build high-performing teams while delivering operational excellence across a diverse correctional setting.

Essential Requirements

• Experience which demonstrates the ability to meet the key accountabilities and focus capabilities as detailed in the role description
• Current and valid driving licence and willingness to travel within NSW
• Comply with National Heavy Vehicle Law and Regulations and Chain of responsibility Policy and Procedures (CESU roles only)

We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity.

What We Offer

• 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.

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We do work that really matters

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) 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.

Applications close

11:59pm, Sunday, 8 November 2026.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Michael Premutico via [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 via [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

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