Prison Operations Leader — Safer Prisons & Reentry

Work Initiatives; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking an Operations Manager to provide a critical leadership role at Langi Kal Kal Prison, Ballarat region. This role demands strong leadership within a correctional environment and a commitment to safer communities.

You will oversee day-to-day prison operations, custodial processes and security procedures, while contributing to budget, HR, and OHS compliance to support safe and efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Leadership in a correctional environment and ability to manage staff.
• Commitment to reducing re-offending and working with staff and service providers.
• Senior-level experience leading teams and managing budgets/HR/OHS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day prison operations, including security and policy implementation.
• Develop and ensure custodial processes: case management, movement, reception/discharge, visits, searches, hearings.
• Contribute to budget, finance, HR and OHS compliance and resource prioritisation.

Skills

Leadership

Correctional environment

Staff collaboration

Budget awareness

OHS compliance

Education

Prison Officer Pre-service Training

Tools

MS Office

PIMS

e-Justice

Centurion

Job description

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking an Operations Manager to provide a critical leadership role at Langi Kal Kal Prison, Ballarat region. This role demands strong leadership within a correctional environment and a commitment to safer communities.

You will oversee day-to-day prison operations, custodial processes and security procedures, while contributing to budget, HR, and OHS compliance to support safe and efficient operations.