Prison Supervisor

Department of Justice and Community Safety; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 100.000 - 109.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Department of Justice and Community Safety in Melbourne is seeking a Prison Supervisor to lead staff at Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, ensuring the safety and security of people in custody, staff and visitors. This ongoing full-time role requires strong leadership, clear communication and sound judgement to manage accommodation and security operations.

You will oversee HR functions, performance coaching and ongoing professional development, participate in forums and provide reports to senior

Formación

• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership within a correctional environment.
• Commitment to working with staff, people in prison and other service providers to reduce re-offending.
• Experience in correctional service delivery, including staff supervision, case management and operational security.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policy and procedures relating to Corrections Victoria.

Responsabilidades

• Manage day-to-day operational needs of accommodation and security areas.
• Oversee HR functions including performance management, coaching and development of staff.
• Develop and review procedures relating to management and security of people in prison.
• Lead working parties, participate in forums, and provide written reports to senior management.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Decision making

Educación

Certificate III in Correctional Practice (Custodial)

Certificate IV Training and Assessment

Prison Officer Pre-service Training

Herramientas

PIMS

e-Justice

Centurion

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Lead and manage staff to ensure the safety and security of people in prison, staff and visitors.Ongoing full time opportunity.Cog 3 - $100,490 - $108,590 plus superannuation.The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Prison Supervisorto provide a critical role at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre (DPFC).About the Business UnitCorrections Victoria (CV) operates Victoria's adult prison, post-sentence and community corrections systems. Its vision is for Safer Prisons, Safer People, Safer Communities. Corrections Victoria's mission is to create a safer, smarter system with a skilled and supported workforce, that enables people in our care to make better decisions. We take a modern approach to correctional services, providing people with best practice interventions to reduce their risk of reoffending. All of our work supports community safety.The Dame Phyllis Frost Centre (DPFC) is a 455-bed maximum-security facility for female offenders located within the West Metropolitan Area, Department of Justice and Community Safety.About the RolePrison Supervisors:manage the day-to-day operational needs of accommodation and/or security areasuse strong communication, negotiation, problem-solving and leadership skills, along with sound judgement and confident decision making, to manage and supervise a team in delivering a range of correctional services within a multidisciplinary, rehabilitative environment.oversee human resource functions including performance management, coaching, mentoring and the professional development of staff, as well as understanding occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, legislative responsibilities, recruitment and training requirementsplay an integral role in developing, implementing, reinforcing, and reviewing practice and procedures relating to the management and security of people in prisonactively lead working parties and reference groups, take responsibility for additional portfolios, participate in forums or committees and provide advice through written reports to senior management.To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.About youTo be successful in this role, you will have:Demonstrated ability to provide leadership within a correctional environment.Demonstrated commitment to working with staff, people in prison, and other service providers to reducing re-offending.Experience in correctional service delivery, including staff supervision, case management and operational security practices.Knowledge of, and the ability to apply relevant legislation, policy and procedure relating to Corrections Victoria and the management of its prison facilities.Computer skills, including experience with the Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn and use internal systems is highly desirable (e.g. PIMS, e-Justice, Centurion).Qualifications/requirementsA full and current Victorian driver's licence or a minimum P2 driver's licence.Completion of the Prison Officer Pre-service Training or a willingness to undertake and complete the provided Prison Officer Pre-Service Training is required.Certificate III in Correctional Practice (Custodial) or similar (desirable).Certificate IV Training and Assessment (desirable).How to ApplyPlease click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and misconduct screening.If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.IMPORTANT INFORMATION:CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.