Department for Correctional Services SA – Port Lincoln SA
About the Department for Correctional Services The Department employs approximately 2,000 staff and has responsibility for nine prisons and fifteen Community Correctional offices across the state. Our vision is for a safer community by protecting the public and reducing re-offending. We work towards this through the contribution of staff who are employed in a wide variety of fields, from correctional officers and teachers, to social workers, psychologists and supervisors of court orders. Their commitment ensures we deliver quality services to prisoners, offenders and victims of crime. We strongly promote diversity and equity in our workforce, which directly contributes to greater effectiveness and better outcomes. In a supportive and collaborative environment, you will encounter interesting professional challenges and you will work alongside dedicated and passionate people who help to turnaround the lives of offenders and rebuild lives affected by crime.
Duties The Manager Custodial Operations is responsible for the effective management of the centre's daily routine and for ensuring the provision of a high quality, cost effective prisoner accommodation service within an institutional environment. The Manager Custodial Operations is also responsible for the development, implementation and ongoing management of security and emergency management systems and services including responsibility for: security and safety, perimeter security, access control, control room operations, prisoner admissions, prisoner visits, external escorts for the prison and liaising with a range of senior staff in order to gather intelligence on potential security threats and exposures. The Manager Custodial Operations is responsible for assisting in the development of Emergency Management principles and initiatives including preparing response plans, policies and procedures.
Special Conditions Section 47 of the Public Sector Act 2009 applies in conjunction with other provisions of the act and other applicable industrial entitlements.The incumbent is required to satisfactorily complete a National Criminal History Check.A current South Australian Driver's Licence is essential.A flexible approach to working hours is required.Some interstate and intrastate travel will be required which may necessitate overnight absences.Requirements Essential: Nil
Desirable: Appropriate qualifications in management or human service related disciplines.
Remuneration COS6 ($90,604- $97,532 pa)
Enquiries Application Instructions All applications must be submitted online via I Work for SA.
All written applications are required to include additional information that specifically addresses the selection criteria outlined in the Job and Person Specification. Your response to each key selection criteria should not exceed one page in length.
Please note: Applicants that do not address the selection criteria may be disadvantaged during the shortlisting process.
Refer to the Advice to Applicants for information on how to apply.
Applicants are required to complete the Employment Declaration if not currently employed by the Department for Correctional Services.
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