Prison Supervisor

Department of Justice; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Justice is seeking a Prison Supervisor to provide a critical role at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre (DPFC). Lead and manage staff to ensure the safety and security of people in prison, staff and visitors.

This is a full-time, ongoing position based at DPFC in Melbourne. You will oversee day-to-day operations of accommodation and security areas, applying strong leadership, communication and decision-making skills in a multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading in a correctional environment or similar setting.
• Strong leadership, communication and decision-making skills.
• Commitment to safety, risk management and staff development.
• Knowledge of relevant correctional legislation, policy and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operational needs of accommodation and/or security areas.
• Lead and supervise a multidisciplinary team delivering correctional services.
• Oversee HR functions including performance management, coaching and development.
• Develop, implement and review procedures for custody and security of people in prison.
• Provide written reports and participate in forums and committees.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Decision making

Coaching & mentoring

Education

Certificate III in Correctional Practice (Custodial)

Certificate IV Training and Assessment

Tools

Microsoft Office

PIMS

e-Justice

Centurion

Job description

• Lead and manage staff to ensure the safety and security of people in prison, staff and visitors.
• Ongoing full time opportunity.

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 Unit

Corrections 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 Role

• manage the day-to-day operational needs of accommodation and/or security areas
• use 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 requirements
• play an integral role in developing, implementing, reinforcing, and reviewing practice and procedures relating to the management and security of people in prison
• actively 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 you

To 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/requirements

• A 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).

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and misconduct screening.

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.

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