Governor/ General Manager

Governor (General Manager) Corrective Services NSW

• Talent Pool creation to fill future ongoing and temporary roles state-wide
• Salary $232,013 pa plus Superannuation and annual leave loading
• Diverse and inclusive organisation
• Training and development opportunities available to build and maintain capabilities
  
  

Your role

The Governor/General Manager role provides leadership and direction for the effective and accountability-based management of all aspects of a correctional centre / complex, including the safety and security of staff, inmates and visitors and other visiting persons in compliance with policy, duty of care requirements, defined standards and key performance indicators. Governor / General Manager roles also lead and direct special projects or specialised services within Corrective Services NSW.

What We're Looking For

In this role you will utilise your proven senior managerial experience and knowledge to meet the demands of this role efficiently and effectively. You understand the diverse correctional environment and working with people in custody. As an influential dynamic leader who will always be looking to challenge the status quo, you will be joining a high performing team that is focused on driving and developing an improved workplace culture.

Essential Requirements

• Driver Licence with the ability and willingness to drive throughout NSW
• Be available on call at set times to respond to emergencies
• Comply with National Heavy Vehicle Law and Regulations and Chain of Responsibility Policy and Procedures (CESU roles only)
  
  

Download the role description for further details.

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 Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.

Are you ready to join us?

Click Apply And Attach The Following Documents

• An up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages)
• A cover letter (maximum 3 pages) with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role and focus capabilities
• An attachment with your response to the following 2 targeted questions
  
  

Targeted Question 1: As a Governor you will be required to manage a diverse cohort of staff across various disciplines. Staff professional development and maintaining a sustainable healthy and positive workplace culture, is a priority for Corrective Services NSW. How would you describe your leadership approach? Please provide an example of how you have implemented this approach to create a positive workplace culture and develop your teams. (500 words max)

Targeted Question 2: As a Governor, you will be required to develop and drive innovation and inspire your teams to meet and improve benchmark performance in correctional practice. Provide a recent example of an initiative your developed and implemented that improved an area of workplace performance detailing why the improvement was necessary, how did you secure support and commitment from stakeholders, and what was the outcomes? (500 words max)

Please ensure you have attached the correct documents prior to submitting your job application.

Applications close Wednesday 20th August 2025, at 11:59 pm AEST.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Michael Green, Director Custodial Corrections, Western Region at michael.green@dcj.nsw.gov.au or 0447 677 131

If you've got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please contact Mariyah Hanif at Mariyah.Hanif@dcj.nsw.gov.au or 0499 722 613

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

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.

Other Information

CSNSW is committed to continuing the professional development of senior staff holding the rank General Manager and part of this strategy includes the application of Section 10.4 of the Crown Employees (Custodial Executive Rank Officer – DCJ – Corrective Services NSW) Award. General Managers, participate in a process which requires rotation to a different location at grade, within CSNSW after a period of three (3) years.

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

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