At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead corporate services and support rehabilitation programs in correctional facilities.
- Company: Department of Justice and Community Safety, focused on community safety and rehabilitation.
- Benefits: Full-time role with competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a supportive environment committed to child safety and wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of individuals and contribute to community safety.
- Qualifications: Experience in financial management and leading diverse teams is essential.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Lead Corporate Services across two Victorian correctional teams at Hopkins Correctional Centre and H.M. Prison Langi Kal Kal.
Ongoing, full-time VPS Grade 6 role. The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to join Corrections Victoria as a Prison Services Manager supporting both Hopkins Correctional Centre and H.M. Prison Langi Kal Kal.
About the Business Unit:
Hopkins Correctional Centre is a medium-security prison located in Western Victoria, accommodating up to 798 people in custody. H.M. Prison Langi Kal Kal is a minimum-security men's protection prison located near Trawalla, west of Melbourne. Together, these locations contribute to meaningful outcomes that enhance rehabilitation by delivering structured programs, employment pathways, training and work readiness initiatives that support successful reintegration and prepare people in custody for their transition back into the community.
About the Role:
This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for the delivery and oversight of a diverse portfolio of corporate services. Working as a key member of the senior leadership team, you will partner closely with General Managers and operational leaders to ensure effective business support services that enable safe, efficient and high-performing prison operations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and developing multidisciplinary teams across finance, workforce planning, human resources, procurement, training and prisoner services functions.
- Overseeing strategic planning and the delivery of corporate and business support services to support operational performance and organisational priorities.
- Managing significant budgets, financial reporting and resource allocation to ensure effective and sustainable business outcomes.
- Providing high-level advice and recommendations to senior leaders on finance, procurement, workforce and business services matters.
- Driving compliance with government financial management requirements, departmental policies and procurement frameworks.
- Building strong stakeholder relationships, identifying emerging issues and contributing to strategic decision-making as a member of the prison executive leadership team.
About You:
You are a confident and collaborative senior leader with experience managing complex corporate service functions within a large operational environment. You will bring:
- Strong experience in financial management, budget oversight and strategic resource planning.
- Proven leadership capability, including leading diverse teams and driving high performance.
- Experience providing authoritative advice and influencing senior stakeholders.
- Strong business, procurement and commercial acumen.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and strategic planning skills.
- Knowledge of the Victorian Public Service Purchasing Framework and procurement.
Qualifications in finance, business management, human resources or a related discipline are desirable but not essential.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, nationally coordinated criminal history checks (NCCHC), and misconduct screening. Dependant on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles).
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 Services Manager employer: Department Of Justice
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