Supervisor - Corrections Victoria Intelligence Unit

About this role

• Supervise a dedicated team of intelligence practitioners.
• Ongoing, Full-Time opportunity.
• COG Grade 3: $97,563 - $105,427 plus superannuation.

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Supervisor to provide a critical role within the Corrections Victoria Intelligence Unit.

About the Business Unit

Corrections Victoria Intelligence Service

Corrections Victoria Intelligence Service (CVIS) is the overarching intelligence service for Corrections Victoria (CV) and its stakeholders. The CVIS is comprised of the primary intelligence unit known as the Corrections Victoria Intelligence Unit (CVIU), and localised prison intelligence units located at the public and private prison and Youth Justice facilities in Victoria.

About the Role

Corrections Victoria Intelligence Unit - Supervisor

The position of Supervisor reports to the Operations Manager, CVIU and has a role of providing leadership and direction to a dedicated intelligence team along with providing day to day operational support to the CVIS. The role will be performed on a rostered basis at the various offices of the CVIU.

The Supervisor is expected to lead the collection, collation, recording and analysis of information to provide intelligence services. The Supervisor must work collaboratively with members of CVIU to develop and present intelligence information to CV, authorised persons, law enforcement agencies, and other stakeholders.

This role will oversee and manage various portfolios including providing ongoing liaison, development and support to Prison Intelligence Units and focusing on High Security Prisoners and offenders in the community, to identify risks and threats to CV and prevent incidents which may impact custodial facilities and community safety.

Note: Whilst CVIU endeavour to offer flexible work arrangements where practicable, this an operational role and will require regular and consistent attendance in the office and prison locations in person.

Some of your duties will include:

• Manage and develop intelligence staff, leading the collection, collation, analysis, and controlled dissemination and reporting of intelligence information to support decision makers in a timely manner.
• Lead and manage staff to provide a state-wide service that supports the safety and security of prisoners, staff, and visitors across the correctional system. This will include attending multiple locations, which may require over-night stays at locations.
• Lead and manage intelligence portfolios and manage stakeholder relationships.

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 commitment to working with staff, stakeholders and other providers in the delivery of an integrated intelligence service.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Corrections regulations, especially in relation to barrier control, visits and prison operations.
• Knowledge of the CV system, and key issues impacting the system.
• Knowledge of the Corrections Act 1986, Corrections Regulations 2019, Serious Offenders Act 2018, Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 and the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006.
• Knowledge of relevant Commissioners Requirements and Deputy Commissioners Instructions.

Qualifications/requirements

• Hold an existing Negative Vetting Level 1 Security Clearance, otherwise one must be obtained within 12 months of employment.
• Working knowledge of the Centurion Intelligence System, Ejustice, PIMS, Microsoft Office and the Prisoner Telephone System (highly desirable).
• Successful completion of the Victorian Prison Officer Pre-Service training or completed training in an equivalent jurisdiction.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications or thematic knowledge (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 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.