Unit Manager –
Orana Youth Justice Centre,
Youth Justice
2 x Ongoing, Full timeLocation: DubboLevel 5, Salary ($107,131 - $116,969 pa), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
This is a targeted recruitment.
While all applicants are welcome, preference will be given to candidates who meet the established standards of the role and are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait islander descent. This is because the Department acknowledges this lived experience contributes a perspective valuable to our work with this community.
Your role
Direct and manage a multidisciplinary team to ensure appropriate care and custody of detainees and safety of staff in accordance with relevant legislation. Takes on the role of Duty Manager on a rotation basis and is responsible, in this role, for the centre wide supervision of Assistant Unit Managers and Shift Supervisors.
What You’ll Do
Responsible for detainee inclusion in case plan development and detailed activities and programs that are in line with detainee with Assistant Unit Managers, Shift Supervisors and Youth Officers to ensure detainee case plan processes and timelines are adhered to and plan outcomes are achieved.Shift planning, resource allocation, and ensuring security within the Unit, including briefing/debriefing of staff on incoming shifts regarding any incidents / issues.Providing direct supervision and support to detainees, and advise staff on the management of detainees, particularly regarding management of challenging or difficult detainee behavioursCoordinating daily routines, including casework and program attendance, facilitation of case conferences, completion of all appropriate documentation and coordination of data entry to ensure compliance, consistency and quality is maintained.Reviews investigation reports of detainee misbehaviour, conducts enquiries and makes determinations when detainee appeals are lodged in relation to action to be taken ensuring those actions are procedurally correct, fair and equitable.As Duty Manager, oversee the running of the Centre as a whole, ensuring appropriate strategies are in place for the effective use of staffing and resources to manage any identified risks
What We’re Looking For
Certificate IV Youth Work (Youth Justice) or Community Services (or equivalent) Certificate IV in Business (Frontline Management) or equivalentPossession of, or willingness to obtain, a ‘Provide First Aid’ Certificate (HLTAID003)A current NSW Drivers licenceCurrent NSW Working with Children Check clearance
Appointments are subject to reference checks. Some roles may also require the following checks/ clearances:
National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014
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