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* Manage the high level, day-to-day operational needs of a prison.
* Fixed, Full-Time opportunity (12 months, Secondment backfill).
About This Role
* Manage the high level, day-to-day operational needs of a prison.
* Fixed, Full-Time opportunity (12 months, Secondment backfill).
* Cog Grade 5: $131,459 - $170,606 plus superannuation.
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Senior Operations Manager to provide a critical role at the Metropolitan Remand Centre.
About The Business Unit
Corrections Victoria is a business unit of the Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS). Corrections Victoria's vision is 'Safer prisons, safer people, safer communities'. Our mission is to have 'A safer, smarter system with a skilled and supported workforce, that enables people in our care to make better decisions'.
Metropolitan Remand Centre (MRC) is a 954-bed maximum-security remand facility based in the Western Suburbs of Melbourne. Prisoners on remand are alleged offenders who were not bailed when charged with a crime and are awaiting the outcome of their court case.
About The Role
The Senior Operations Manager is responsible for managing the high level, day-to-day operational needs of the prison, contributing to the ongoing strategic planning, implementation, and improvement of prison operations in a changing environment. This involves the provision of advice to the General Manager and development of strategies to address thematic, strategic and operational issues, mitigating risk areas and addressing longer term priorities.
This position is integral to the security and good order of the prison and will hold the portfolios of Professional Standards, Intelligence and Occupational Health & Safety. This position will also undertake the responsibilities acting as the General Manager of the prison when required. This position is responsible for the management of the prison Operations Managers across the areas of Security & Emergency Management, Offender Management and Workforce Environment.
This position may require direct prisoner contact and may involve weekend and public holiday work and is remunerated in accordance with the applicable provision of the VPS Determination
Some Of Your Duties Will Include
* Manage the high level, day-to-day operational needs of the prison, including oversight of security, operational compliance and implementation of policies, strategies, programs and OH&S.
* As a member of the prison executive management team, contribute to the ongoing strategic planning, implementation, and improvement of prison operations including the development and implementation of policies, strategies and programs.
* Effectively manage a team of Operations Managers providing feedback on performance and development opportunities.
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 knowledge and experience within a Correctional Services environment.
* Knowledge of current legislative requirements pertaining to a correctional environment.
Qualifications
* Completed or are currently completing the Victorian Prison Officer preserve training (or relevant jurisdiction equivalent).
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.
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