Manager, Employment Pathways
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| Department: | Department of Justice and Community Safety |
| Work Type: | Fixed term - full time |
| Job Function: | Projects |
| Classification: | VPSG6 |
| Work Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Reference: | VG/1914385MARCH26 |
| Closing Date: | 12-Apr-2026 |
| Salary Range: | $138,631 - $185,518 |
| Job Duration: | 9 April 2027 |
| Attachments: | Position Description (CV0811) - Manager, Employment Pathways, Offender Services and Reintegration - Fixed term to 9 April 2027.docx (Word, 541KB) |
| Contact: | Anna Henry - 0407 401 619 anna.henry@justice.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
- Utilise your expertise to lead a statewide team and provide meaningful employment pathways for people in the corrections system. .
- Fixed, Full-Time Opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
- VPS Grade 6: $138,631 - $185,518 plus superannuation.
The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) is seeking a Manager, Employment Pathways to provide a critical role within the Offender Services and Reintegration Branch of Corrections Victoria
About the Business Unit
Offender Services and Reintegration is responsible for providing best practice interventions which aim to reduce the risk of reoffending including case management, education and training prison industries and rehabilitation and reintegration supports, including job readiness support and employment pathways. The division contributes to a safer community by supporting a safe and humane corrections system that provides opportunities for rehabilitation, supports reintegration and works toward Aboriginal self-determination.
The Employment Pathways Team creates job opportunities for people in the justice system that contribute to meaningful rehabilitation and long term reintegration outcomes. The team work out of prison-based Employment Hubs as well as in community correctional services.
About the Role
The role of the Manager, Employment Pathways is to lead the Employment Pathways Team in effectively delivering on its portfolios in line with strategic government policy.
Reporting to the Director, Offender Services and Reintegration, the Manager will operationalise employment programs and services to ensure initiatives are contemporary and evidenced based.
Some of your duties will include:
Lead the Employment Pathways Team within Corrections Victoria and drive the delivery of a range of employment programs and service systems for people in prison, addressing high-level government reform and strategic priorities.
Lead a collaborative and integrated approach to vocational training and employment initiatives that identify synergies between the education and training, prison industries and employment pathways teams and other relevant business units to achieve better outcomes for people in prison and in the community.
Develop and manage strategic relationships with stakeholders, employers and other Government Departments to improve synergies and connections to employment initiatives.
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:
- Knowledge of employment sector and employment programs and support services.
- Sound knowledge of government administrative processes.
- Experience in managing the development and implementation of programs and services.
- Experience in leading and effectively managing a team of professionals.
Qualifications
A relevant tertiary qualification in employment or the social sciences is highly 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.
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.
