Tasmanian Prison Service Leader
3 days ago
We are seeking an experienced and visionary leader to join our team as a Director of Prisons. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our correctional system and drive excellence in corrective services.
About the RoleThis Senior Executive position oversees all adult correctional facilities, including men's and women's prisons at minimum, medium, and maximum security levels. You will provide strategic direction and leadership for the management of the Tasmanian Prison Service and the achievement of the reform agenda for Corrections in Tasmania.
Key Responsibilities- Strategic Leadership: Provide strategic direction and leadership for the management of the Tasmanian Prison Service and the achievement of the reform agenda for Corrections in Tasmania.
- Community Safety: Lead the senior management team to deliver community safety through secure custody of prisoners, community supervision of offenders, the delivery of education, training and skills development, rehabilitation programs, employment and other activities to reduce reoffending through an integrated restorative justice model.
- Cultural Change: Lead cultural and organisational change aimed at reducing recidivism rates by ensuring the delivery of culturally appropriate programs, employment opportunities, through care planning, post-release planning, and reintegration into community.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build working relationships and partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders including government, NGOs, communities, elders, unions, industry and service providers to deliver operational outcomes and program delivery.
- Resource Management: Be accountable for the efficient management of human, physical, technological and financial resources, including undertaking business planning, budget management and other audit and compliance monitoring activities which foster innovation and continuous improvement.
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Tasmanian criminal justice framework, in particular the role of correctional services in improving outcomes to reduce recidivism.
The estimated salary for this role is between $140,000 and $170,000 per annum, depending on experience.
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