About this role
* Identify and respond to emerging risks, challenges and opportunities by maintaining a strong awareness of internal and external issues
* Ongoing, Full-Time Opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
* VPS Grade 6: $138,631 - $185,518 plus superannuation.
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Strategic Advisor to provide a critical role at Western Plains Correctional Centre.
About the Business Unit
Western Plains Correctional Centre is a modern, maximum-security prison focussed on rehabilitation, housing up to 1248 people in custody. Western Plains features multi-purpose infrastructure which is adaptable to the evolving needs of Corrections Victoria and the people in our care. Modern amenities include medical wards, a cultural centre, and vocational training facilities.
Western Plains provides a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to individualised care which motivates, encourages and promotes reintegration into the community. Western Plains has advanced technology which improves security, streamlines operations and enhances connections for the people in our care.
Western Plains operates with three primary service teams: Workforce and Prison Services, Communities, and Safety and Operational Service which collaboratively deliver comprehensive services for people in our care, safety management, and corporate services. Through its innovative design and service model, Western Plains aims to create a thriving environment conducive to safety and positive behavioural change.
About the Role
The Strategic Advisor provides high-level advice and strategic direction to the prison's senior leadership team, addressing issues across the facility. The role involves identifying risks, recommending solutions, and supporting informed decision-making while contributing to the delivery of the location's business plan and projects.
As a key member of the Leadership Team, the Strategic Advisor brings organisational insight that advances departmental strategy and values. Operating in a dynamic environment, the role requires strong stakeholder engagement, sound judgement, and timely action in response to emerging challenges.
Some of your duties will include:
* Provide high level, strategic support to the General Manager to contribute to the safe operations of the facility.
* Provide authoritative advice, guidance and feedback to members of the Leadership Team on work products submitted to the General Manager for approval, including advice on appropriate legislative delegations.
* Initiate the identification and analysis of emerging policy issues, trends and linkages relevant to the correctional setting and provide relevant advice to the General Manager about how to respond to those issues.
* Undertake research and analysis to provide clear advice to the General Manager on issues relating to the management and supervision of those in our care and support the delivery of Corrections Victoria's reform agenda.
* Lead and manage significant projects involving multiple stakeholders to improve operational outcomes.
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 understanding and awareness of key issues impacting the department and the location.
* Proven ability to plan, monitor and deliver complex service development projects within a legislative framework.
* Experience in the preparation of policies, reports and briefs along with highly developed information analysis and conceptual thinking.
Qualifications/requirements
* Tertiary qualification(s) in a relevant discipline would be highly regarded.
* Experience working on legislative issues and/or project management that relate to Justice Services is highly desired.
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.