Senior Manager, Correctional Practice & Capability

Corrections Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Corrections Victoria seeks a Manager, Professional Practice to lead the implementation of the Professional Practice Model at Dame Phyllis Frost Centre. You will provide specialist practice leadership, coaching and development to custodial staff and leaders, driving evidence-based approaches and improved outcomes.

You will design training, analyse performance data, and collaborate with stakeholders to support strategic objectives and reform efforts within a maximum-security women's facility in

Qualifications

• Experience applying evidence-based, trauma-informed, and person-centred approaches to rehabilitation.
• Ability to provide leadership, expert advice and strategic guidance in a complex environment.
• Experience developing capability through coaching, mentoring, and professional development initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret data and drive improvements.
• Stakeholder engagement skills with cross-organisation collaboration.
• Experience contributing to strategic projects and organisational reform.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation and continuous improvement of the Professional Practice Model across the prison.
• Provide specialist advice, coaching and practice support to custodial staff and leaders.
• Design and deliver training and reflective learning activities to build capability.
• Monitor practice and operational data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Build relationships with internal/external stakeholders to support objectives.
• Contribute to policy development and organisational change activities.

Skills

Evidence-based practice

Coaching & mentoring

Training design

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic project delivery

Correctional practice knowledge

Education

Psychology / social work / criminology / human services degree

Certificate IV in Correctional Practice (CSC40120)

Training/teaching qualification

Trauma-informed practice / motivational interviewing / CBT training

Job description

Corrections Victoria seeks a Manager, Professional Practice to lead the implementation of the Professional Practice Model at Dame Phyllis Frost Centre. You will provide specialist practice leadership, coaching and development to custodial staff and leaders, driving evidence-based approaches and improved outcomes.

You will design training, analyse performance data, and collaborate with stakeholders to support strategic objectives and reform efforts within a maximum-security women's facility in