Correctional Manager, Offender Development

2 weeks ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Queensland Corrective Services Full time

In this role you will:

  • Lead and monitor the delivery of centrebased assessment, rehabilitation, psychological, pastoral care and cultural services to prisoners.
  • Manage resources so that activities are consistent with the goals of an integrated offender management model and meet annual performance targets.
  • Contribute to the dynamic security of the centre by being an integral member of the senior management team, who engages in broader centre safety and security activities such as cell inspections, duty manager function and advice to the operational workforce when required.
  • Ensure compliance with the Department's practices and procedures and where required facilitate implementation of new initiatives.
  • Implement and maintain appropriate mechanisms in relation to the achievement of statutory and professional obligations to meet reporting and ethical conduct requirements.
  • Ensure psychological services including suicide prevention activities are delivered in accordance with best practice and agency frameworks and procedures.
  • Oversight and engage in the delivery of training to staff espousing contemporary offender management of prisoners.
  • Oversee and coordinate stakeholder engagement including supporting delivery of services and program in correctional centres. by other government agencies, external contractors and volunteers Ensure workloads and work practices of staff contribute to effectiveness of the centre and are consistent with the Department's human resources policies and procedures.
  • Supervise, motivate, encourage and coach staff in the performance of their duties and ensure training and professional development opportunities are provided.
  • Provide concise, informative and timely briefings to the Superintendent and exchange of information between agencies to maximise the protection of the community in a timely manner.
  • Manage the protocols and procedures with relevant criminal justice agencies.
  • Promote strong multidisciplinary teams within the correctional centre to ensure the delivery of quality offender management.
  • Work closely with Specialist Operations to ensure centre based offender management and rehabilitation activities align with agency and professional practice frameworks.

The essential requirements for this role are:

  • High level of experience of leading and motivating others to meet the challenges of demanding work roles.
  • Experience in the management of staff and providing direction and performance assessment of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Knowledge of financial and resource management in the monitoring of budgets in accordance with financial requirements.
  • Proven experience understanding case management in the human services field.
  • Significant exposure to the Criminal Justice System or related human services environment.
Qualifications, professional registration, conditions and other requirements

There are no mandatory qualifications for this position however formal qualifications in behavioural science and/or psychology (or a related discipline) would be highly regarded.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.
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