Join Victoria's brand-new correctional facility in an ongoing full-time role Support the coordination and delivery of high-quality executive support services Experience a dynamic and innovative workplace Help shape operations for the future of corrections Western Plains Correctional Centre (Western Plains) is Victoria's newest maximum-security correctional facility, designed to house up to 1,248 people in custody.
Western Plains is a multi-purpose facility that adapts to the evolving needs of Corrections Victoria. It features purpose-built modern amenities including medical wards, a cultural centre and vocational training facilities. It also utilises cutting-edge technology to keep the facility secure, allowing staff to focus on supporting the rehabilitation of people in custody.
Western Plains will open mid-2025 and Corrections Victoria are now recruiting key roles to help shape the future operations of the facility.
About the role As part of the Workforce and Prison Services (WPS) team, the Executive Services team is dedicated to delivering essential corporate and ancillary services support to prison operational teams and prisoners.
The Supervisor, Executive Services will be responsible for leading a small team of Executive Services Officers, managing performance to ensure delivery of critical priority projects. This role operates within a complex legislative framework and preparation of policies, reports and briefs will be a key output of this position.
Liaising with multiple stakeholders both within and external to Corrections Victoria, the Supervisor - Executive Services will be responsible for researching and responding to various Ombudsman requests, prisoner correspondence and represent the prison as required at various forums.
In addition, this role will be responsible for contributing to business planning and risk management activities, as well as preparing high level documentation of a complex and sensitive nature for the prison's executive leadership team.
To be successful in this role, you will: Demonstrate a proven ability to plan, monitor and deliver service development projects within a legislative framework. Possess expertise in the preparation of key policies, reports and high-level complex briefs. Show leadership capability through strong communication skills to effectively maintain a high performing team and ensure delivery of quality complex work within a highly regulated framework. Qualifications Relevant project management, policy and/or legal qualifications or equivalent experience would be 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.
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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