Operations Manager, Prison Incidents - CBD
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| Department: | Department of Justice and Community Safety |
| Work Type: | Ongoing - full time |
| Job Function: | Prison and Corrective Services |
| Classification: | $100,547 - $122,684 |
| Work Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Reference: | VG/8987 |
| Closing Date: | 18-Jan-2026 |
| Salary Range: | $107,737 - $131,457 |
| Job Duration: | N/A |
| Attachments: | Position Description - Operations Manager, Prison Incidents - 8987 - COG4.docx (Word, 539KB) Job Specification |
| Contact: | Bradley Davis on 0419 911 520 or Bradley.Davis@justice.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
- Utilise your Operational Incidents expertise to provide support and advice to the System Performance Branch
- Ongoing, Full time Opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
- Cog4: $107,737 - $131,457 plus superannuation.
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking an Operations Manager, Prison Incidents to provide a critical role within the Operational Assurance, Compliance and Reviews.
About the Business Unit
The Operations Manager, Prison Incidents reports directly to the Senior Operations Manager, Prison Incidents and is responsible for managing a small team of Incident Review Analysts and an Incident Review Officer. This role oversees the auditing of prison incidents and practices, and collation of incident information including various types of evidence. This role also conducts incident reviews, provides authoritative advice on complex prison incidents. Liaise with key stakeholders including Victoria Police, integrity agencies and lawyers will also be a key part of this role.
About the Role
Some of your duties will include:
- Manage a small team, including Incident Review Analysts and an Incident Review Officer
- Develop and maintain systems for effective recording of audits and prison incidents
- Oversee auditing of prison incidents; identify trends and emerging issues and provide timely reporting and possible solutions
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:
- Experience at a senior level, including successfully managing teams, demonstrating leadership in collaborative environments, and working across teams and organisations to achieve outcomes.
- Knowledge of current legislative requirements pertaining to a correctional environment.
- Knowledge and understanding of Corrections Victoria's prison operations, policies and procedures.
Qualifications/requirements
- Completion of the Corrections Victoria Prison Officer pre-service training.
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.
