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. Corrections Victoria's mission is to create a safer, smarter system with a skilled and supported workforce, that enables people in our care to make better decisions. We consistently strive to adopt modern approaches to correctional services, delivering best‐practice interventions that reduce the risk of reoffending and contribute to safer communities.
About the Role
The MPP role sits within the prison leadership group and will contribute to the strategic direction and operational leadership of the facility. This will include leading the implementation of the Professional Practice Model. Working across both operational and strategic settings, the role 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 role strengthens correctional standards, supports staff wellbeing and decision making, and contributes to safe, consistent environments and improved outcomes for people in custody.
Duties
* Lead and develop professional practice capability: Provide leadership, coaching and performance oversight (direct and indirect) to strengthen the capability of custodial staff and embed evidence‐based correctional practice.
* Provide expert practice advice and leadership: 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: Lead and implement strategic initiatives that enhance the quality, consistency and effectiveness of correctional practice and service delivery.
About You
* Evidence‐Based Practice: Highly developed understanding of and experience in trauma‐informed, person‐centred and desistance‐focused approaches to rehabilitation.
* Management of High‐Risk Individuals: Experienced in supporting 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).
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 national police checks 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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