Correctional Manager Accommodation , Queensland Corrective Services

The Correctional Manager, Accommodation will manage and coordinate a range of accommodation security and operational functions in a correctional centre.
Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Management
Classification AO7
Workplace Location Brisbane - West
Job ad reference QLD/546310/24
Closing date 05-Mar-2024
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Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration 6 months with possibility of extension
Contact person Stephen Wright
Contact details Phone: 3271 9404
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The essential requirements for this role are:

• Comprehensive experience and understanding of the custodial correctional environment.
• Exposure to financial and/or resource management.
• Community engagement, key stakeholder liaison and/or working with special interest groups particularly in the criminal justice system.
• Exposure to managing staff particularly in relation to staff development and managing change and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Understanding of contemporary human resource management and industrial relations.
• Knowledge, interpretation and application of legislation, policies and procedures.
• High level verbal and written communication skills with the ability to negotiate on behalf of the agency with clients or other interested groups.
• Exposure to the criminal justice system or similar human services area and an understanding of case management in a human services field.
• Risk assessment skills, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to use office technology and computer software.

In this role you will:

• Manage the workload and work practices of staff consistent with the Agency's diversity and EEO policies.
• Supervise, motivate, encourage and coach staff.
• Appraise performance and provide constructive feedback to staff.
• Ensure staff are equipped with skills and resources to effectively undertake their duties.
• Ensure that training and development opportunities are provided to staff.
• Maintain knowledge of legislation, policies and procedures relevant to managing staff.
• Contribute to the knowledge base of the team.
• Participate as an effective member of the Centre's Management Team in the development, promotion, and implementation of Queensland Corrective Services' strategic direction and the centre's operational plan.
• Participate as an effective member of the Centre's Management Team in the management of on-call situations.
• Maintain an effective system of static and dynamic security in the area, including ensuring the ongoing operation and periodic evaluation of all surveillance equipment and infrastructure.
• Assume responsibility for the centre's operation outside of business hours.
• Participate as an effective team member in the development and implementation of the centre's operational plans.
• Ensure the security and effective management and supervision of offenders in accordance with operating procedures and Agency procedures.
• Contribute to the provision of a safe environment for staff, visitors and offenders.
• Manage the development, implementation and monitoring of case and sentence management for offenders.
• Undertake direct interaction with offenders regarding the resolution of issues where necessary.
• Manage the preparation of offenders for intervention programs.
• Identify and respond appropriately to risks arising from offender management including appropriate liaison with the Deputy General Manager as required.
• Ensure that case management practices meet the requirements of protecting community safety.
• Oversee the management of offender accommodation and related tasks.
• Plan, develop, monitor and evaluate procedures that ensure efficient operation of an accommodation unit.
• Ensure procedural compliance with regard to placement of offenders and risk management.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.
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