Assistant Commissioner, Custodial Operations

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia Department of Justice and Community Safety Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Department of Justice and Community Safety

**Salary**: $186,829 - $254,092

Occupation: Prison and Corrective Services

Reference: VG/DOJASC1023-DEC23

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.

The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers

We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?
- ** Key leadership roles with strategic and operational oversight.**:

- **Manage a portfolio of custodial facilities across the State.**:

- **Bring a track record of achievement in custodial operations or similar complex operational program areas**

The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) is seeking two Assistant Commissioners to lead the line management of a portfolio of Prison General Managers

**About Corrections Victoria**

Corrections Victoria operates Victoria's adult prison system, seeking to provide safe and secure environments that deliver programs and services supporting prisoner rehabilitation. Corrections Victoria runs 11 public prisons, one transition centre, and oversees three privately operated prisons.

**About the Role**

The Assistant Commissioner provides expertise and leadership in the delivery of custodial operations, including the delivery of quality outcomes and prison innovation. This position leads the operational performance of prisons, including working closely with corporate staff on human resources, finance, health and safety and industrial issues.

Assistant Commissioners are also required to drive reform, including cultural reform and budget strategies. Assistant Commissioners are expected to lead by example and model departmental values.

Reporting to the Deputy Commissioner, Custodial Operations the Assistant Commissioner is responsible for managing a significant program of work, including line management of a portfolio of Prison General Managers across Victoria. While primarily concerned with driving prison performance, the position is also responsible for assisting the Deputy Commissioner, Custodial Operations through the provision of high level and strategic advice on the current correctional environment and will support the future development of effective correctional operations, particularly custodial operations.

**To be successful in this role you will bring**:

- Knowledge, specialist expertise and a record of achievement at a state-wide or national level in custodial operations or similar operational program areas, preferable in an institutional context within a complex, statutory operating framework.
- A proven record and high-level skills in problem solving and developing solutions to meet business needs, using a sound evidence base and analytical skills and the ability to develop innovative programs and responses to provide best practice custodial services in Victoria.
- Highly developed leadership and influencing skills, particularly from an operational or institutional environment.

You will be driven by creating an inclusive culture, respecting the individuality of others, and promoting meaningful system wide outcomes. Your approach will be contemporary with a focus on continuous improvement.

**Pre-requisites**
- Pre-employment Security Check (Declaration Form);
- National Police Record and Fingerprints Check and International Police Clearance (if applicable);
- VicRoads Information Check;
- Drivers Licence Check(s) (if applicable).

**IMPORTANT INFORMATION**:
**CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT**:
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.

  • Assistant Commissioner, Custodial Operations

    3 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Australia Fisher Leadership Full time

    Key leadership roles with strategic and operational oversight - Manage a portfolio of custodial facilities across the State - Bring a track record of achievement in custodial operations or similar complex operational program areas **About Corrections Victoria** Corrections Victoria operates Victoria’s adult prison system, seeking to provide safe and...

  • Assistant Commissioner, Custodial Operations

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Justice and Community Safety Full time

    Key leadership roles with strategic and operational oversight. - Manage a portfolio of custodial facilities across the State. - Bring a track record of achievement in custodial operations or similar complex operational program areas The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) is seeking two Assistant Commissioners to lead the line...

  • Deputy Commissioner, Workforce and Aboriginal

    3 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Australia Fisher Leadership Full time

    Drive cultural reform and transformation for cultural safety - Lead the Naalamba Ganbu and Nerrlinggu Yilam team (Yilam) - Aboriginal Designated Position **The role** This newly created role presents an exceptional opportunity to influence and support systemic change. A fundamental purpose of this role is to lead a program of reform arising from “Safer...

  • Assistant Commissioner, General Counsel

    3 days ago

    Melbourne, Australia Australian Taxation Office Full time

    Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission, General Counsel - Melbourne - Ongoing/non-ongoing, full-time/part-time, $245,944 to $283,786 total remuneration We are seeking an experienced and successful leadership professional with strong legal, governance and compliance skills for the role of Assistant Commissioner General Counsel at the Australian...

  • Assistant Commissioner, General Counsel

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Australian Taxation Office Full time

    Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission, General Counsel Melbourne Ongoing/nonongoing, fulltime/parttime, $245,944 to $283,786 total remunerationWe are seeking an experienced and successful leadership professional with strong legal, governance and compliance skills for the role of Assistant Commissioner General Counsel at the Australian Charities...

  • Executive Assistant to The Commissioner for

    4 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Australia Commission for Children and Young People Full time

    Location: Melbourne | CBD Job type: Full time Organisation: Commission for Children and Young People **Salary**: $91,418 - $103,725 Occupation: Administration/Secretarial Reference: VG/CSC/1725586 The Commission is an independent statutory body that promotes improvement in policies and practices affecting the safety and wellbeing of Victorian children...

  • Executive Assistant to The Commissioner for

    4 weeks ago

    Melbourne City Centre, Australia Commission for Children and Young People Full time

    The Commission is an independent statutory body that promotes improvement in policies and practices affecting the safety and wellbeing of Victorian children and young people. It has a particular focus on vulnerable children and young people. The Commission is also the regulator for the Child Safe Standards and the Reportable Conduct Scheme. The position sits...

  • Executive Assistant to The Commissioner for

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Commission for Children and Young People Full time

    The Commission is an independent statutory body that promotes improvement in policies and practices affecting the safety and wellbeing of Victorian children and young people. It has a particular focus on vulnerable children and young people. The Commission is also the regulator for the Child Safe Standards and the Reportable Conduct Scheme. The position sits...

  • Commissioner for Lgbtiqa+ Communities

    4 weeks ago

    Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Full time

    Build on the legacy - Influence reform - Deliver outcomes for LGBTIQA+ Victorians About the organisation Established in 2015, the Victorian Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ Communities has been integral in partnering with Victoria's diverse LGBTIQA+ communities to foster an inclusive community in Victoria. The Commissioner works to ensure that all LGBTIQA+ people...

  • Deputy Commissioner Victoria

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia IBAC Full time

    Senior executive role calling for experienced lawyer to make important investigative & administrative decisions on key integrity issues.Key leadership role for an experienced lawyerInvestigative and strategic decision-makingSES 2 levelAbout IBACIBAC is Victoria's independent anti-corruption agency responsible for preventing and exposing public sector...

  • Commissioner for Lgbtiqa+ Communities

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Full time

    Build on the legacy Influence reform Deliver outcomes for LGBTIQA+ VictoriansAbout the organisationEstablished in 2015, the Victorian Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ Communities has been integral in partnering with Victoria's diverse LGBTIQA+ communities to foster an inclusive community in Victoria. The Commissioner works to ensure that all LGBTIQA+ people...

  • Custody Transition Consultant

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Anton Murray Consulting Full time

    Melbourne- Asset Management- Contract or TemporaryOur client is a prominent Australian industry super fund that is growing quickly and seeking to hire a Custody Transition Consultant to their Melbourne office. This is an important long-dated 10m contract position to support our client as they complete a custody transition from one custodian to the other. The...

  • Custody Operations Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Australia Equity Trustees Full time

    We have a fantastic opportunity for you to join us to provide support to performing Custodial Operations across our CTS Fund Services, CTS Structured Finance and the Corporate Trust & Securitisation client bases. **About the role**: - Utilising systems such as Garradin, Austraclear, CHESS, excel(.xls) and banking portals - Processing bank payments and...

  • Victims of Crime Commissioner

    3 weeks ago

    Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Justice and Community Safety Full time

    Provide independent oversight and stewardship of Victoria's justice and victim support systems and services. - Advise on improvements to the justice system for better access, experiences and outcomes for victims of crime. - Lead the Commissioner's office with integrity, strategic direction and effective operations. The Department of Justice and Community...

  • Deputy Commissioner Ibac Victoria

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Mahlab Full time

    Key leadership role for an experienced lawyer Investigative and strategic decision-making SES 2 level About IBACIBAC is Victoria's independent anti-corruption agency responsible for preventing and exposing public sector corruption and police misconduct.It does this by investigating serious corruption and police misconduct and informing the public sector,...

  • Deputy Commissioner Ibac Victoria

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Mahlab Recruitment Full time

    Key leadership role for an experienced lawyer Investigative and strategic decision-making SES 2 level About IBACIBAC is Victoria's independent anti-corruption agency responsible for preventing and exposing public sector corruption and police misconduct.It does this by investigating serious corruption and police misconduct and informing the public sector,...

  • Deputy Commissioner Ibac Victoria

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Mahlab Recruitment Full time

    Key leadership role for an experienced lawyer Investigative and strategic decision-making SES 2 level About IBACIBAC is Victoria's independent anti-corruption agency responsible for preventing and exposing public sector corruption and police misconduct.It does this by investigating serious corruption and police misconduct and informing the public sector,...

  • Deputy Commissioner IBAC Victoria

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Mahlab Recruitment Full time

    Key leadership role for an experienced lawyerInvestigative and strategic decision-makingSES 2 levelAbout IBACIBAC is Victoria's independent anti-corruption agency responsible for preventing and exposing public sector corruption and police misconduct. It does this by investigating serious corruption and police misconduct and informing the public sector,...

  • Deputy Commissioner IBAC Victoria

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Mahlab Recruitment Full time

    Key leadership role for an experienced lawyerInvestigative and strategic decision-makingSES 2 levelAbout IBACIBAC is Victoria's independent anti-corruption agency responsible for preventing and exposing public sector corruption and police misconduct. It does this by investigating serious corruption and police misconduct and informing the public sector,...

  • Deputy Commissioner IBAC Victoria

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Mahlab Recruitment Full time

    Key leadership role for an experienced lawyerInvestigative and strategic decision-makingSES 2 levelAbout IBACIBAC is Victoria's independent anti-corruption agency responsible for preventing and exposing public sector corruption and police misconduct. It does this by investigating serious corruption and police misconduct and informing the public sector,...