General Manager, Langi Kal Kal Prison

Job Function Prison and Corrective Services Work Type: Ongoing - full time About this role Leadership opportunity to create a flagship corrections facility 140km west of Melbourne The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a General Manager to provide contemporary leadership to the development of Langi Kal Kal Prison. About the Business Unit Corrections Victoria is a business unit of the Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS). Corrections Victoria's vision is 'Safer prisons, safer people, safer communities'. Our mission is to have 'A safer, smarter system with a skilled and supported workforce, that enables people in our care to make better decisions'. H.M. Prison Langi Kal Kal is a minimum-security men's protection prison located 140km west of Melbourne at Trawalla. The prison's primary purpose is the reintegration and preparedness of offenders for transition to release. H.M Prison Langi Kal Kal is made up of eight separate industries: Farm, Horticulture, Landmate, Kitchen, Metal fabrication, Poultry, Textiles & Warehouse, where there is a strong focus on employment, training, and work readiness. About the Role The General Manager is responsible for creating and sustaining a workforce culture built on solid values, professional excellence, and teamwork. The facility contributes to a safe and just Victorian community in which people in custody are constructively engaged and challenged to use their term in custody wisely to promote the best prospects of rehabilitation, using the principles within CVs Correctional Practice Framework. Reporting to the Assistant Commissioner, Custodial Operations, the General Manager leads and manages the delivery of all correctional services to achieve the safe custody, welfare, and rehabilitation of people in our care in accordance with the policies and standards set out by the Commissioner, Corrections Victoria in the Commissioner’s Requirements, Deputy Commissioner Instructions and Service Delivery Outcomes. Some of your duties will include : Lead by example and demonstrate in your day-to-day interactions each of the DJCS values and behaviours and be accountable for your actions. Develop, implement, and manage all aspects of the strategic and day-to-day operations, the security, safety, rehabilitative and infrastructure requirements, and deliverables of the facility. Actively lead and manage the dynamic security foundation principles to promote a safe and secure prison environment by influencing direction on a range of service processes and systems to support the compliance of established standards and mandated requirements. To learn more about this role before applying, please download the attached Information Pack About you To be successful in this role, you will have : Extensive experience leading teams, and managing operations and business outcomes A track record of building positive culture Systems thinking and innovative mindset Demonstrated ability to evaluate and respond to offender management issues Legislative and governance knowledge Qualifications / requirements A relevant qualification or commensurate experience to meet the key accountabilities relevant to this role. A full and current Victorian driver's licence or a minimum P2 driver's licence. How to Apply To apply - click Apply here , using reference DOJlkk addressing your cover letter and resume to Alice Silver and Sarah Campbell of Future LeadershipTM, or call for further information. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr