About This RoleUtilise your coordination and facilitation expertise to provide support and advice to the Corrections and Justice Services branch.
2x Fixed-Term (until the 30/06/2026), Full-Time opportunities to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service.
VPS Grade 3: $76,817 - $93,274 plus superannuation.
About UsMetropolitan 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.
Offending Behaviour Programs seek to reduce an offender's risk of re-offending. Interventions may address violence propensity, general offending behaviour, motivation to change, maintaining change, emotion management and other offence-related topics. Offending Behaviour Programs (OBP) are delivered via a hybrid services delivery model comprised of departmental staff and private providers. Regional OBP is responsible for providing Offending Behaviour Programs to eligible Prisoners in public Prisons and offenders reporting to Community Correctional Services.
About The RoleReporting to the Offender Services Manager, the Remand Program Facilitator (OBP) is primarily responsible for the coordination and facilitation of the full suite of OBP Remand Programs, Adjustment stream and skills development stream at the Metropolitan Remand Centre (MRC). This position may require direct prisoner contact and may involve weekend and public holiday work, remunerated in accordance with the applicable provision of the VPS Determination.
Some Of Your Duties Will IncludeCoordinating and facilitating psychoeducation and/or skills-based programs as required within the region.Monitoring program referrals from MAP, MRC and DPFC to ensure adherence to the OBP service delivery model.Consulting and liaising with prison staff, Offender Service staff, OBP staff and contracted program providers in relation to program delivery requirements.About YouAs an ideal candidate, you will possess:
Experience in and/or understanding of working within a correctional environment.Demonstrated ability to work under minimal supervision, as part of a multi-disciplinary team.Computer program skills, such as Excel for data management.QualificationsExpertise in programs and service delivery/coordination within a correctional environment is highly desirable.How To ApplyPlease 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.
For Internal VPS EmployeesFor 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 InformationCHILD 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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