At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage staff to ensure safety and security in a correctional environment.
- Company: Join the Department of Justice and Community Safety, committed to safer communities.
- Benefits: Competitive salary plus superannuation, with ongoing full-time opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional development and training.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while enhancing community safety.
- Qualifications: Leadership skills and experience in correctional services are essential.
The predicted salary is between 100490 - 108590 $ per year.
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 Supervisor to 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
- Prison Supervisors 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.
About you
- 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).
How to Apply
Please 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.
Prison Supervisor in Melbourne employer: Department of Justice and Community Safety
The Department of Justice and Community Safety in Victoria is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises collaboration and professional growth. Employees benefit from comprehensive training programs and opportunities to make a meaningful impact on community safety and rehabilitation efforts. With a commitment to the values of integrity and respect, this role provides a unique chance to lead dedicated teams in a vital sector.
Contact Details:
Department of Justice and Community Safety Recruitment Team
