Senior Prison Operations Leader

Department of Justice; City Of Kwinana; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Justice in Western Australia is seeking a Deputy Superintendent to lead day-to-day operations of a custodial facility at Hakea or Casuarina Prisons, ensuring safety, security and prisoner rehabilitation.

You will contribute to policy development, promote safety culture, and support Indigenous cultural awareness, equity, and staff wellbeing under state public sector guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the identification of emerging issues and the development and implementation of Department and local policies, practices, procedures and initiatives to achieve better management of a custodial facility.
• Provides leadership and direction and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the custodial facility.
• Applies and promotes the principles of occupational safety and health in the workplace and behaves and manages staff in accordance with relevant standards, values and policies.
• Leads, develops, promotes and maintains cultural change and awareness ensuring that employees respect and have an understanding of cultural groups, including the Aboriginal culture, society and obligations.

Job description

The Department of Justice in Western Australia is seeking a Deputy Superintendent to lead day-to-day operations of a custodial facility at Hakea or Casuarina Prisons, ensuring safety, security and prisoner rehabilitation.

You will contribute to policy development, promote safety culture, and support Indigenous cultural awareness, equity, and staff wellbeing under state public sector guidelines.