Industry Supervisor - Western Metro

About this role

• Lead and manage industry staff to achieve program and service outcomes in a multidisciplinary team and rehabilitative environment.
• Ongoing, Full-Time opportunity.
• Cog Grade 3: $97,563 - $105,427 plus superannuation.

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking an Industry Supervisor to provide a critical role at Dame Phyllis Frost Centre.

About the Business Unit

Located at Ravenhall, Dame Phyllis Frost Centre (DPFC) is a 694-bed maximum-security facility for female offenders located within the West Metropolitan Area. The focus of DPFC is rehabilitation via individual case management, employment, education, training and also the provision of programs and targeted interventions to address offending behaviour and promote the development of prosocial behaviour.

About the Role

Prison Industry Supervisors are team leaders in the prison environment.  The roles require leadership, maturity, sound judgement and confidence in decision making, with developed capabilities to coach, mentor, motivate or council staff and prisoners when required.  With highly developed communication and negotiation skills, the prison industry supervisor leads and manages industry staff to achieve program and service outcomes in a multidisciplinary team and rehabilitative environment.

This multifaceted role encompasses human resource management, coaching and developing staff and prisoners, OH&S requirements, E.E.O. legislation responsibilities, training requirements and budget & procurement monitoring.

An important facet of their role involves liaison with internal staff and external stakeholders and preparation of analytical and informed contributions to develop and deliver programs and processes.

Some of your duties will include:

• Train, supervise and support staff in all aspects of prison industry operations including prisoner training and assessment, case management, program and service knowledge and involvement, maintenance of professional boundaries and contribution to prison and prison industry security management procedures.
• Oversee the conduct of searches and seizure of contraband ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures particularly with tool audits and tool security registers.
• Participate in offender management practice, procedures, and the implementation of new initiatives, particularly related to the integration of training in industry.

To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated computer skills (Familiar with Department suite of software and Microsoft Office Suite).
• Relevant industry experience, ideally correctional, industry / vocational or related field experience would be desirable.
• Knowledgeable about modern production techniques, and equipment relevant to Industrial production environments.

Qualifications

• Prior to commencement you will be required to obtain a current Statement of Attainment for the First Aid unit HLTAIDO11 Provide First Aid.
• A full and current Victorian driver's licence or a minimum P2 driver's licence.
• Completion of the Prison Officer Pre-service Training or a willingness to undertake and complete the provided Prison Officer Pre-Service Training is required.
• For further desirable (not required) qualifications, please refer to the position description.

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 a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) 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.

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.