AddressCompany description:
Department of Communities and Justice
Job description:
Commissioner (Deputy Secretary) Corrective Services NSW
- Based in Sydney CBD
- Ongoing Full Time
- $457,236 - $505,441 total remuneration payable
Agency Overview
The Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) is the lead agency under the Stronger Communities Cluster. DCJ works to enable everyone's right to access justice and help for families through early intervention and inclusion, with benefits for the whole community. Stronger Communities is focussed on achieving safe, just, inclusive and resilient communities by providing services that are effective and responsive to community needs.
Your role
The role of Commissioner (Deputy Secretary) Corrective Services NSW reports directly to the Secretary of DCJ and is accountable for the leadership and management of the Corrective Services NSW.
The Commissioner leads and manages the overall operation of Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW), including the delivery of a range of justice services and programs across the State. The role will also lead the transformation of CSNSW to implement strategic outcomes to enable the safety and security of CSNSW staff and people under the supervision of the agency both within custody and the community.
CSNSW is to deliver major change to enable rehabilitative environments that motivate and promote disengagement from crime through investing in staff and leaders to improve cultural capability and reduce reoffending outcomes. Major work and change are required to close the gap and reduce the overrepresentation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in custody and reduce the number of unnatural deaths in custody towards zero. Action is also to be taken to address recommendations arising from the Astill Inquiry, including leading any future reform into CSNSW.
What we're looking for
Candidates will need to:
- Be an astute, executive leader with experience across diverse operations in a large scale, complex service delivery environment. Experience within Corrective Services and/or government will be highly regarded.
- Candidates will need to demonstrate success in building, fostering and maintaining collaborative relationships with a diverse range of key government and non-government stakeholders, agencies and the community, in a high profile, highly scrutinized environment to influence constructive outcomes.
- Be experienced in developing divisional strategies and plans whilst considering overarching organisational and government policy, guidelines, strategies and financial plans.
- Demonstrate the capability to foster a positive, constructive culture that encourages high performance while supporting the safety and wellbeing of the team.
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant area.
Appointments are subject to reference checks which will be conducted as part of the screening process.
Download the role description.
We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply - you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.
What We Offer
We offer a variety of benefits, including:
- A challenging and rewarding career.
- Flexible, autonomous work environment
- Competitive pay and conditions
- Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities.
- Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.
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We do work that really matters
Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families, and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It's work that really matters.
Apply now and join Australia's top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!
Are you ready to join us?
Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).
Applications close: Sunday, 2 June 2024 at 11:59pm (AEST)
Got a question?
For more information about the role or about applying, please contact Liska Turner at Omera Partners on (02) 8922 7*** or via email to ***********@omerapartners.com
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit
We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers, and other diversity groups.
To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
