Manager of Security in Sydney

NSW Department of Communities and Justice – Sydney CBD NSW

Location: Statewide Talent Pool creation to fill future ongoing and temporary roles statewide

Salary: $201,606.00 pa + Incidental Allowance + Leave Loading + Superannuation

We are seeking proactive and dedicated Managers of Security to lead security operations across a range of correctional centres and operational locations throughout metropolitan and regional NSW.

Your Role: The Manager of Security provides high level operational leadership and direction for management in small, medium and large correctional centres. This includes the coordination of the purposeful day, effective provision of security, inmate related services and ensuring the maintenance of staff discipline. Manager of Security roles also lead and direct special projects or specialised services within Corrective Services NSW.

What we're looking for:

• Resilient and accountable leaders who demonstrate strong integrity, sound judgement and the ability to perform in complex and high-pressure environments.
• Proven leadership experience, a commitment to safety and security, and the ability to build high-performing teams while delivering operational excellence across a diverse correctional setting.
• Experience which demonstrates the ability to meet the key accountabilities and focus capabilities as detailed in the role description.
• Current and valid driving licence and willingness to travel within NSW.
• Comply with National Heavy Vehicle Law and Regulations and Chain of responsibility Policy and Procedures (CESU roles only).

What We Offer:

• A challenging and rewarding career.
• Flexible, autonomous work environment.
• Competitive pay and conditions.
• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities.
• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

We do work that really matters. Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It's work that really matters. Are you ready to join us?

Targeted Question 1: Describe a time you identified and managed a significant security or operational risk. How did you assess the situation, make decisions under pressure, and what was the outcome?

Question 2: Tell us about a time you improved team performance while working collaboratively with internal or external stakeholders to achieve an operational outcome.

For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Michael Premutico via ***************@correctiveservices.nsw.gov.au. If you've got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please contact Mozhda Neamat via *************@dcj.nsw.gov.au.

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit. We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.