Deputy Superintendent Operations

Department of Justice; Durban; On-site; ZAR 157 000 - 172 000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a Deputy Superintendent Operations at youth detention facilities responsible for overseeing daily management and ensuring the safety of young individuals in custody. The role involves leading operations, managing incidents, and implementing programs for improving the lives of youth under care. Candidates must have relevant management experience and a current Working with Children Check. This is a full-time position based in South Africa.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Career pathway opportunities

Health and wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Experience in managing operations in a youth detention facility.
• Ability to ensure safety and security of young individuals.
• Proven skills in leadership and crisis response.

Responsibilities

• Direct the day-to-day operations of the youth detention centres.
• Ensure young people participate in structured daily activities.
• Manage major incidents in line with legislative responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Crisis Management

First Aid

Education

Relevant management experience in a correctional environment

Current Working with Children Check

Job description

Corrective Services

Salary: Level 8, $157,900 - $171,005 p.a. plus 12% super, PSCSAA 2024

Position number: Pool Ref 232177

Work type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Permanent - Full Time

Location: Banksia Hill Detention Centre and Casuarina

Closing date: 2026-01-14 4:30 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)

Attachments

• Applicant Information Pack.pdf
• Job Description Form - Deputy Superintendent Operations.pdf

About Justice

When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.

About The Role

The Banksia Hill Detention Centre (the Centre) is Western Australia’s facility for sentenced and remanded young people aged between 10–18 years old. The Centre is directly responsible for ensuring the safety and security of young people in custody, in alignment with the principles outlined in the Young Offenders Act 1994 and Young Offender Regulations 1995. In July 2022, Unit 18 – Youth Detention Centre was gazetted as a Youth Detention Centre located at Casuarina Prison with the same responsibilities and aligning with the principles adhered to at Banksia Hill Detention Centre.

The Deputy Superintendent Operations directs the day-to-day operations and services at Banksia Hill Detention Centre and Unit 18 – Youth Detention Centre, ensuring young people participate in a structured day incorporating education, programs and vocational activities. The position will deputise for the Superintendent, including undertaking legislatively prescribed responsibilities, and be responsible for the management of any major incident.

Eligibility

Permanent positions – To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the West Australian Public Sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia.

WWC positions – In accordance with the National Child Safety Principles, people who work directly with children and young people, you must have a current Working with Children Check or be able to successfully apply for one to be eligible for appointment to this position.

Special Conditions

• A current valid motor vehicle driving licence.
• A valid “Provide First Aid” (HLTAID011) accreditation (or equivalent eg Senior First Aid) received from an accredited training provider with a minimum of 12 months validity remaining.

Benefits And Opportunities

• Flexible working arrangements
• Career pathway opportunities
• Learning and development opportunity programs
• Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness centre discounts available for employees and their families.
• Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.

Application process

Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.

We Require You To Submit

• A current comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae including the contact details of two referees.
• A statement of no more than four (4) pages addressing all the Essential Selection Criteria contained in the JDF.

Pool Recruitment

This pool will be open for a period of 12 months from the day after the breach of standard claim period closes. Permanent, fixed term and full time appointments may be offered as vacancies arise; however, an appointment is not guaranteed.

The Department of Justice uses recruitment pools to build a bank of talent for future opportunities. Applicants found suitable in this pool, may be considered for subsequent, similar vacancies, with the Department of Justice for the duration of the pool.

For further job-related information

If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Chris Calverley, Superintendent on [phone] for a confidential discussion.

Equity and Diversity

The Department of Justice is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, women, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and other diversity groups.

Applicants with disability requiring adjustments or accessibility support at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the ‘Further Information’ section or contact the Diversity and Inclusion team on [e-mail] or [phone] for a confidential discussion.

Submitting your application

Applicants are requested to apply online. To submit your application, click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this advertisement.

Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.

If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone RAMS Helpdesk [e-mail] on 1300 733 056 for assistance.

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