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We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?
- Utilise your leadership experience and knowledge of Corrections Victoria.
- Ongoing, Full time opportunity.
- Cog grade 2B: $85,787 - $98,651 plus superannuation.
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Senior Prison Officer to provide a critical role at Loddon Prison.
About the Business Unit
The Corrections and Justice Services (CJS) group, comprising Corrections Victoria (CV), Justice Health and Justice Services, plays an integral role in developing safer and more resilient communities and in delivering a trusted justice and community safety system.
Located at Castlemaine, Loddon Prison is a 477 bed Medium Security Prison for sentenced male prisoners. Adjacent to Loddon Prison is Middleton, a 236 bed Restricted Minimum Security Prison for sentenced male prisoners. The focus of both prisons is rehabilitation via individual case management, employment, education, training and also the provision of programs and targeted interventions to address offending behaviour and promote the development of prosocial behaviour. Both prisons provide contemporary and quality correctional services that prepare prisoners for transition and reintegration.
About the Role
Senior Prison Officers take a lead role within custodial teams, coaching, mentoring, and supporting prison officers. The role encompasses a range of teamwork, case management, custodial and security responsibilities and can be responsible for the day-to-day management of prison accommodation and/or security areas/posts.
Senior Prison Officers must have the ability to manage the day-to-day operations of a team of Prison Officers and the case management of more complex or difficult offenders.
Senior Prison Officers model and reinforce behaviour and thinking within their team, and with people in our care that assists the individual's ability to change their behaviour and contribute in a positive manner to the community upon release.
Some of your duties will include:
- Coordinate the day-to-day operations of a team of prison officers in accordance with the policies and standards
- Manage a case load of people with more complex risks and needs and actively support prison officers in assessment, case management, and program and service knowledge.
- Professionally support and develop Prison Officers including delivering1:1 catch-ups, participating in the performance development process and managing poor performance where required
- Provide leadership in the operational aspects of the prison and act as Officer in Charge in the absence of the Supervisor, Operations Manager and General Manager.
- Contribute to creating and sustaining a positive, healthy and safe workplace and workforce culture.
- Lead by example and demonstrate in your day-to-day interactions each of the DJCS values and behaviours and be accountable for your actions.
To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Demonstrated ability to provide leadership in a correctional environment.
- Commitment to working with staff, prisoners, and other service providers in the delivery of an integrated, whole of Justice approach to reducing re-offending.
- Experience and skill in areas relevant to Correctional Delivery management of staff and offender case management.
- Knowledge of, and the ability to apply relevant legislation, policy and procedure relating to Corrections Victoria and the management of its prison facilities.
- Computer literate with a working knowledge of the full range of Microsoft Windows and MS Office application suite software.
Qualifications/requirements
- A full and current Victorian driver's license.
- 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 is desirable.
- Certificate IV Training and Assessment is 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 reference checks, nationally coordinated criminal history checks (NCCHC), and misconduct screening. Dependant on the role, other checks may include 60;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.
