An opportunity has arisen in ACT Corrective Services (ACTCS) for an experienced, highly motivated, career-oriented person to fill the role of Senior Director, Court Transport Unit, within Custodial Operations.
The successful applicant will be responsible for the leadership and management of the Court Transport Unit (CTU) team, including managing resources, work planning and developing team capacity to ensure timely delivery of outcomes in relation to a range of objectives.
Further to this, you will develop and implement policies and procedures within functional responsibility and actively contribute to a positive and innovative workplace culture that helps to develop and implement change within the workplace.
To be successful you will demonstrate the ability to lead and manage a complex, dynamic and operationally demanding custodial environment and demonstrate an ability to develop and compose complex workplace documents. In addition, you will possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills necessary to build rapport and work collaboratively and respectfully with a diverse range of stakeholders.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply. In addition, reasonable adjustments can be made.
Eligibility/Other requirements:
* Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent experience are desirable.
* The successful candidate will be required to undergo a criminal history check and a pre-employment medical.
* Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration (act.gov.au)
* Current driver’s licence.
Notes: This is a temporary position available from January 2026 for a period of up to six months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.
This position will work directly with offenders and detainees. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
How to apply: Applicants must provide the following:
* A one-to-two-page pitch addressing the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge and Behavioural Capabilities which can be found in the Position Description.
* A current curriculum vitae with the names and contact details of two referees (one should be a current Supervisor/Manager).
* A copy of your driver’s licence.
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
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Note
This is a temporary position available from January 2026 for a period of up to six months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.
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