Inspector of Custodial Services

1 day ago

Sydney, Australia NSW Department of Communities and Justice Full time

Department: Office of Inspector of Custodial Services
- Location: Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000
- Custom Field 4: 78864

**Inspector of Custodial Services**
- **Sydney CBD Location**:

- **Total Remuneration Payable $**334,375**:

- **Statutory Term Appointment up to 5 years**

**About the role**
- The Inspector of Custodial Services is a statutory, independent role established under the _Inspector of Custodial Services Act 2012_.
- The role is responsible for reviewing the treatment, conditions, and outcomes for adults and young people in custody across NSW. Reporting directly to Parliament, the Inspector of Custodial Services plays a critical role in promoting transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement in custodial environments, while overseeing the Official Visitor programs and leading a dedicated team within the Office of the Inspector.
- As the Inspector of Custodial Services, you will:

- Lead inspections and thematic reviews of adult and juvenile custodial centres, providing independent advice and recommendations directly to Parliament.
- Oversee the Official Visitor programs across NSW, supporting approximately 100 Official Visitors through training, guidance, and strategic coordination.
- Provide strategic leadership to the Office of the Inspector, ensuring sound governance, financial management, and compliance with statutory obligations.
- Engage with Parliament, government agencies, and community stakeholders to promote transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement in custodial environments.
- Identify and address systemic and cultural issues within custodial settings, advocating for reforms that enhance safety, equity, rehabilitation, and service efficiency.
- To learn more about the role please click HERE

**About You**

We’re seeking a highly experienced and principled leader with:

- A deep understanding of custodial systems, public sector governance, and whole-of-government reform principles.
- Proven success in executive leadership, strategic planning, and managing complex oversight functions with independence and integrity.
- The ability to foster constructive relationships across government, advocate for systemic reform, and lead a team committed to improving custodial outcomes.
- Proven experience managing competing priorities and delivering timely, well-considered recommendations, while setting clear and realistic expectations for Corrective Services NSW service standards.
- Extensive experience navigating sensitive and politically complex environments, exercising sound judgment in assessing and escalating risk, and providing strategic advice on high-stake and delicate matters.
- Demonstrated experience in managing and publishing sensitive information, with a strong focus on ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations, while maintaining transparency and fostering public trust.
- Click apply, attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 3 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet what we are looking for.

**Applications Close**:Sunday 9 November at 11:59pm (AEDT)

**Got a question?**

**Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit**
- Committed to hiring 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.

**_ Thank you for your interest in this role._

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