Organisation: Department of Justice and Community SafetyOccupation: Prison and Corrective ServicesReference: VG/5850SEPT2024At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we're looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We're all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we'd love to hear from you.The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children's rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.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.For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careersWe're proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?Utilise your coordination and facilitation expertise to provide support and advice to the Corrections Victoria branchFixed-Term (until 30/06/2026), Full-Time opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public ServiceAbout Us:Corrections Victoria is responsible for the implementation of policies, programs and services that ensure the safe and secure containment of prisoners, and that seek to rehabilitate offenders by addressing the underlying causes of offending behaviour.Corrections Victoria also sets strategy, policy and standards for the management of the state's system of correctional facilities whilst also developing programs for the management and rehabilitation of prisoners and the community-based supervision of offenders.Department of Justice and Community Safety is building a new maximum-security prison, which is due to commence operations in the near future. The prison is an essential part of the government's commitment to improving community safety and will be built near the existing HM Barwon Prison, Marngoneet Correctional Centre and Karreenga (the annex to Marngoneet). With these four prisons in proximity, Corrections Victoria has committed to establishing the Barwon Precinct, which will see shared operating models developed between these prisons to improve prisoner outcomes and create efficiencies.About the Role:The role will be responsible for promoting, coordinating program scheduling, increasing participation and engagement in programs and services and documenting attendance. In consultation with Custodial staff, Vocational Services and other internal/external service providers, the Remand Program Facilitator will ensure service needs are identified, planned for and met.The Remand Program Facilitators will collect and collate data, maintain accurate records and prepare regular reports regarding performance and service delivery against set targets and outcomes. The Remand Program Facilitator role will meaningfully contribute to the achievement of both regional and Corrections Victoria priorities.Some of your duties will include:Coordinating and facilitating the delivery of the suite of Remand Programs, including ATLAS at the prison location, both individually and in conjunction with service delivery providers, including co-facilitation with stakeholders and partners.Consulting and liaising with Prison staff, Vocational Services and contracted program providers in relation to program delivery requirements, service linkage and collaboration opportunities.Monitoring program referrals to ensure adherence to the remand service delivery model.To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.About You:As an ideal candidate, you will possess:Demonstrated ability to work under minimal supervision, as part of a multi-disciplinary team.Demonstrated understanding of the issues and the diverse needs of the remanded male prisoner population.Experience preparing, planning and delivering programs.Experience in and/or understanding of working within a correctional environment.Excellent computer program skills, such as, Excel for data management.Qualifications:Expertise in programs and service delivery/coordination within a correctional environment is highly desirable.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.FOR INTERNAL VPS EMPLOYEES:For this particular vacancy, priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.For all VPS employees, due to the new Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) policy, please apply through the JSE to be eligible to be considered for this position in the first round.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.Mark Nestor on | #J-18808-Ljbffr
