Prison Supervisor - Metropolitan Remand Centre

About this role

• Manage, Mentor & Train a team of Prison Officers.
• Ongoing, Full-Time Opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service.
• COG Grade 3: $97,563 - $105,427plus superannuation.

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking 3 Prison Supervisors to provide a critical role at Metropolitan Remand Centre.

About the Business Unit

Metropolitan Remand Centre (MRC) is a maximum-security remand facility based in the Western Suburbs of Melbourne. Prisoners on remand are alleged offenders who were not bailed when charged with a crime and are awaiting the outcome of their court case.

The Metropolitan Remand Centre is a 954-bed maximum-security facility for unsentenced male offenders located within the West Metropolitan Region, Department of Justice, and Community Safety.

About the Role

Prison Supervisors are responsible for the management of a unit or the delivery of a specific function and may be required to be the officer in charge at the prison. The role requires leadership, maturity, sound judgement and confidence in decision making, with developed capabilities to coach, mentor and motivate staff. With highly developed communication and negotiation and problem-solving skills the prison supervisor leads and manages staff to achieve program and service outcomes in a multidisciplinary team and rehabilitative environment.

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

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

The Prison Supervisor will direct and supervise teams conducting searches and escorts, surveillance, observing and assessing prisoner behaviour, operating a variety of security equipment, collating information, and preparing reports and management of critical incidents. Prison Supervisors have a significant role to play in ensuring compliance with prison procedures.

A prison supervisor plays an integral role in developing, implementing, reinforcing, and reviewing practice and procedures relating to offender management and security management. They actively lead working parties and reference groups and provide advice through written reports to senior management.

The Prison Supervisor will identify operational and services delivery deficiencies and will develop and implement strategic solutions.

Some of your duties will include:

• Leading and managing staff to ensure the safety and security of prisoners, staff, and visitors. This includes maintenance of the integrity of both the external and internal security of the facility, appropriate levels of surveillance and interaction within the facility, and monitoring staff for compliance with security and safety procedures.
• Train supervises and support staff in all aspects of prison operations including prisoner assessment, case management, program and service knowledge and involvement, maintenance of professional boundaries and contribution to prison security management and classification procedures.
• Deliver performance management and professional development guidance to custodial staff, taking responsibility for supervision and development of allocated team staff.
• Participate as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team, providing a quality assurance role to ensure the effective management of operational areas, with key emphasis on the development, delivery and evaluation of offender management programs and practices.
• Contribute to the effective operation of the prison through a developing knowledge of financial and human resource management requirements, including OH&S procedures and provide effective guidance on staffing matters, including the allocation of workload and team-based responsibilities

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:

• Effectively use departmental computer systems for basic word processing, email, appointment scheduling, internet, and intranet functions.
• Good knowledge of OH&S Policy and Procedures.
• Sound understanding of current Policy and Procedures and statutory requirements.

Qualifications/requirements

• Completion of Prison 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.