Job Title: Program Manager - Justice and Community Safety
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Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled Program Manager to oversee the Justice Housing Program initiative, which aims to reduce the population in correctional facilities and recidivism. The successful applicant will provide strong leadership and management to manage temporary accommodation for various cohorts of justice-involved people.
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* The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience or willingness to work with offenders and possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
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* They will be responsible for managing independent and robust detainee security classification processes and administering detainee sentences, parole orders, and community sentences.
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* The successful applicant will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate the transfer of prison sentences, parole orders, and community-based sentences.
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* Ensuring detainees receive a security classification at the lowest category consistent with managing their continuing custody is essential.
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Required Skills and Qualifications: To be successful in this role, you will require:
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* Demonstrated experience working with vulnerable populations.
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* Strong leadership and management qualities.
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* Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
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* Ability to develop and compose complex workplace documents.
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Benefits: This role offers a unique opportunity to shape service provision for people with high and complex needs, working collaboratively with government and the community services sector to make a tangible difference in the community.
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Others: Note: This is a temporary position available immediately until 31 May 2026. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.