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Form of work Manager of Business Unit - Corrective Services Industries - Shortland
About the role
Salary: $125,384.00 - Superannuation - Annual Leave Loading
Position Type: Ongoing Permanent – Full Time
Location: Shortland CC
We are looking for an energetic and motivated person to lead and manage our Buy Ups, Print, Food Service and Textiles business units at Shortland Correctional Centre. The successful applicant will be employed as Manager Business Unit responsible for the daily operation and organisation of work-related activities including the supervision of staff, approved CSNSW subcontractors and the supervision and training of inmates.
Join an organisation with a rich history where your trade experience and management skills are valued. Managers of Business Units are trade qualified Correctional Officers with the essential role of managing and supervising staff and inmates in their work-related activities within a correctional centre.
Essential requirements
Current Certificate III in Correctional Practice or capacity to complete Certificate III in Correctional Practice in accordance with specified CSNSW timeframes
The successful candidate will be paid to undertake Primary Training for Certificate III in Correctional Practice
Current NSW Driver Licence and preparedness to drive a vehicle in the course of performing the role
Knowledge of Business Management Systems (eg Pronto, SAP, QMS)
Relevant trade or tertiary qualifications (minimum Certificate III level) in the following: Management, Bakery Operations, Food Manufacturing, Packaging, Print or related industry
Ability to meet the Key Accountabilities and Focus Capabilities detailed in the Role Description
About you
The ideal candidate will be able to prove their skills to:
Manage, plan, control and oversee the activities of the business/service unit, in the provision of services and products to clients, to ensure productivity, efficiency and other commercial objectives are achieved and that quality and safety requirements and customer needs are met
Appraise the performance of the Business/Service Unit as well as staff managed and provide counsel and feedback to ensure organisational and development objectives are achieved.
Balance inmate management and training with the commercial and quality needs of the Business/Service Unit
Ensure all staff provide input into the case management process through the Work Readiness Program
Promote the recognition of inmate contributions to workplace productivity, safety and process improvements
Manage resources and budget efficiently and effectively to achieve planned outcomes, including staff and inmates
Work in a flexible manner within a team environment and multi-skill across varying trades
Prove strong time management and computer skills
Maintain Duty of Care and compliance with relevant CSNSW and CSI policies, practices, procedures and probity requirements
Build relationships with key stakeholders, source local business opportunities and promote awareness of CSI capability and contribute to business growth
Liaise with relevant stakeholders and commit to customer service
Create and maintain a safe working environment for staff, contractors, inmates and visitors to comply with Work Health & Safety legislation
Assignment to this role is subject to Criminal Records Check, Medical and Capability Assessments.
About Us
Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW) delivers professional correctional services and programs to reduce the risk of re-offending and enhance public safety. It serves a key function of the NSW Department of Communities and Justice Sector by providing effective, safe and humane management of offenders both in custody and in the community CSNSW also works in partnership with other government and community agencies to ensure that offenders and their families are supported.
Applying for the role
To apply for this role you need to submit an application online via www.iworkfor.nsw.gov.au.
You must answer the following target question as part of the inline application (maximum 400 words), we are looking for you to demonstrate your competency in this focus capability:
Target Question 1 – Focus Capability – Communicate Effectively
Give an example of when you had to present complex information in a simplified manner in order to explain it to others.
Target Question 2 – Focus Capability – Deliver Results
Give an example of a time when you took action because you knew that a process or operation was being done poorly.
When applying you will need to attach:
Resume (maximum 5 pages and including 2 Referees – one must be a current supervisor)
Cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role as specified in the role description (please refer to the Role Description so that you can address the highlighted capabilities)
Copies of Trade Qualifications MUST be attached
Job Notes: Part of the assessment process includes additional online capability testing, skills testing or work samples in accordance with the Government Sector Employment Act 2013
For more specific information about the role please contact:
Col Austen - col.austen@justice.nsw.gov.au
For application enquires or support please contact:
Talent Acquisition Officer – erica.tam@justice.nsw.gov.au or 0482 944 731.
Closing date: 11:59pm, Sunday 9th April 2023
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
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, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
All people are encouraged to apply.
If you require an adjustment within the recruitment process, please contact:
erica.tam@justice.nsw.gov.au – PH: 0482 944 731
and advise of our preferred method of communication.
If you are looking for more information about workplace adjustments, please visit our Careers site.
