Correctional Manager Prisoner Services

Correctional centres are responsible for the delivery of custodial services across Queensland. People in custody are supervised in either high or low security correctional centres. High security centres provide for the management of adult prisoners held in secure custody correctional centres across Queensland.

The Correctional Manager Prisoner Services manages and coordinates a range of accommodation security and operational functions in a correctional centre.

In this role you will:

• Provide leadership and management for staff in the centre accommodation function
• Manage the workload and work practices of staff consistent with the Agency's diversity and EEO policies
• Appraise performance and provide feedback for staff
• Ensure staff are equipped with skills and resources to effectively undertake their duties including 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.
• Manage the static and dynamic security of the centre
• 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 case and sentence management of 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
• Manage the accommodation functions of the centre
• 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

The essential requirements for this role are:

• Influences Strategic and Creative Thinking
• Demonstrates Personal Drive and Integrity
• Achieves Results
• Communicates With Influence
• Cultivates Productive Working Relationships