About the Business Unit
Corrections Victoria operates Victoria's adult prison, post‐sentence and community corrections systems. Its vision is for Safer Prisons, Safer People, Safer Communities and its mission is to create a safer, smarter system with a skilled and supported workforce that enables people in our care to make better decisions. The department consistently strives to adopt modern approaches to correctional services, delivering best‐practice interventions that reduce the risk of re‐offending and contribute to safer communities.
About the Role
The Manager, Professional Practice (MPP) role sits within the prison leadership group and will contribute to the strategic direction and operational leadership of the facility, including leading the implementation of the Professional Practice Model.
Working across both operational and strategic settings, the MPP drives the integration of best‐practice approaches aligned with the Correctional Practice Framework (CPF). Through targeted professional development, reflective learning, and continuous practice improvement initiatives, the MPP strengthens correctional standards, supports staff wellbeing and decision‐making, and contributes to safe, consistent environments and improved outcomes for people in custody.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and develop professional practice capability by providing leadership, coaching and performance oversight (direct and indirect) to strengthen the capability of custodial staff and embed evidence‐based correctional practice.
* Act as a subject‐matter expert, delivering high‐quality advice and influencing decision‐making to support best‐practice correctional approaches across the prison.
* Drive continuous improvement in correctional practice by leading and implementing strategic initiatives that enhance the quality, consistency and effectiveness of correctional practice and service delivery.
About You
* Highly developed understanding of trauma‐informed, person‐centred and desistance‐focused approaches to rehabilitation.
* Experience managing complex and high‐risk clients through person‐centred, evidence‐based engagement and multidisciplinary collaboration to achieve positive outcomes.
Qualifications
* Tertiary qualifications in psychology, social work, criminology, human services or related disciplines.
* Tertiary qualifications in training, assessment, teaching or education.
* Formal training or certification in trauma‐informed practice, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioural interventions or other evidence‐based correctional approaches.
* Certificate IV in Correctional Practice (CSC40120).
Compensation
VPS Grade5: $116,413–$140,849 plus superannuation.
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