Manager, Professional Practice & Capability

Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria seeks a Manager, Professional Practice at Melbourne Assessment Prison to lead the implementation of the Professional Practice Model and strengthen correctional practice across the facility.

You will drive evidence-based approaches, coaching, and professional development to enhance staff capability and decision-making in a high-security setting.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in psychology, social work, criminology, human services, or related disciplines
• Tertiary qualifications in training, assessment, teaching, or education
• Formal training or certification in trauma-informed practice, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioural interventions, or other evidence-based correctional approaches
• Certificate IV in Correctional Practice (CSC40120)

Responsibilities

• Leading implementation and continuous improvement of the Professional Practice Model across the prison
• Providing specialist advice, coaching and practice support to custodial staff and leaders
• Designing and facilitating training and capability-building initiatives
• Monitoring and analysing practice, performance and operational data for improvement
• Building relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive collaboration
• Contributing to policy development, reform initiatives and organisational change

Job description

Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria seeks a Manager, Professional Practice at Melbourne Assessment Prison to lead the implementation of the Professional Practice Model and strengthen correctional practice across the facility.

You will drive evidence-based approaches, coaching, and professional development to enhance staff capability and decision-making in a high-security setting.