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- Manage all Corrections Victoria operational aspects of the Specialist Response Unit.
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Fixed term, Full time opportunity (Parental Leave cover until 10 February 2028).
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VPS grade 6 - $142,790 - $191,084 plus superannuation.
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Manager, Specialist Response Unit to provide a critical role within the Post Sentence Branch.
About the Business Unit
Corrections Victoria operates Victoria's adult corrections system, including 11 public prisons, one transition centre, and oversees three privately operated prisons. It ensures prisoners are safely and securely contained and aims to rehabilitate individuals subject to post-sentence orders by addressing the underlying causes of offending behaviour.
The Reintegration and Engagement Services Division of Corrections Victoria is responsible for providing best practice interventions which aim to reduce the risk of reoffending including quality assurance systems for risk assessment and case management, offending behaviour programs, and transition and reintegration supports. The Reintegration and Engagement Services Division has responsibility for the post-sentence supervision scheme and is also responsible for the management of post sentence facilities.
The Post Sentence Branch, within the Reintegration and Engagement Services Division of Corrections Victoria, provides central oversight and governance of the post sentence scheme and individuals subject to post sentence orders. The Serious Offenders Act 2018 sets out a civil, non-punitive scheme that provides for the ongoing supervision or detention of serious sex and/or serious violence offenders who have completed their sentence and pose an unacceptable risk of committing further relevant offences. Corrections Victoria's end-to-end management and delivery of services to individuals on post-sentence orders occurs through a multi-faceted governance and operating model.
About the Role
The Manager, Specialist Response Unit coordinates the operational aspects of the Specialist Response Unit work, leads complex and sensitive negotiations, provides expert advice and support, and drives improvements in the integrated and collaborative approach applied to the management of individuals subject to supervision orders in the community.
Please note in this role you will be exposed to sensitive and explicit material relating to serious sex and serious violent offending on a regular basis.
Some of your duties will include:
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Manage all Corrections Victoria operational aspects of the Specialist Response Unit.
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Coordinate monitoring strategies for supervision order offenders with Victoria Police and other Corrections Victoria business areas including the Corrections Victoria Intelligence Unit and the Electronic Monitoring Program.
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Lead complex and sensitive negotiations with Victoria Police in relation to the delivery of specialist services and response to supervision order offenders residing in the community.
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:
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Demonstrated experience in providing leadership within a highly complex service delivery area, preferably in relation to stakeholder engagement, clients with multiple and complex needs and/or within a legislative framework.
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Proven ability in building and sustaining collaborative partnerships with key stakeholders in a challenging operating environment.
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Proven ability in building and sustaining operational capability within a challenging operating env ironment.
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Demonstrated absence of a relevant offence history.
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Experience in the management of sexual offenders and/or a correctional environment will be considered favourably.
Qualifications/requirements
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There are no mandatory qualifications for this role, however qualification/s in a legal, social policy, social sciences or other relevant discipline is highly 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.
