Correctional Manager

**Unlock a Rewarding Career in Corrections and be part of an organisation that values making a difference.**:
**Do you demonstrate authentic and values based leadership through actionable outcomes?**:
**Do you have a strong technical understanding of the Ravenhall Correctional environment, and excellent people management skills?**:
**Full-Time salary $130,100 - $130,700 plus superannuation**:
**Ravenhall Correctional Centre**

Ravenhall Correctional Centre is part of The GEO Group Australia,** Ravenhall** is Victoria’s largest, medium security prison for adult sentenced and unsentenced males. Its contemporary campus-style design provides a safe and humane environment that enables and nurtures GEOs Continuum of Care operating philosophy.

Ravenhall also has a dedicated Forensic Mental Health Unit, a specialised Closed Supervision Unit for prisoners with significant challenging behaviours, and a small Mission Based Unit for prisoners who have never been in custody before. In recognition of the importance of Continuum of Care, Ravenhall extends its presence into the community by providing ex-prisoners with access to post-release support at GEO’s Community Reintegration Centre.

With key focus on young adult offenders, Aboriginal and those with complex and mental health needs, prisoners at Ravenhall have significant opportunities to engage in work, education, programs and services, through an evidence based approach to reduce re-offending.

Ravenhall’s unprecedented emphasis on offender rehabilitation and reintegration is evidenced through collaborative and integrated relationships with key Alliance service partners including Forensicare, Correct Care Australia, YMCA, Honeywell and Bendigo Kangan Institute of Tafe.

**About the Role**

Reporting to the Operations Managers, the Correctional Manager develops, monitors and implements procedures for the day-to-day security and operation of varying areas within the Centre and the Centre as a whole, along with providing direction and leadership to Operations staff. The Correctional Manager may be required to manage varying environments and areas within the Centre and should have demonstrated sound technical knowledge of Corrections Victoria and GEO Instructions, policies and procedures as well as the state’s legislation relating to corrective services and other knowledge relevant to the sound operational management of a prison.

To be successful in the role of Correctional Manager, you will have an excellent understanding of Case Management, have demonstrated ability to prepare analytical reports of a high standard and will have well developed people management skills which enable you to empower, coach and mentor staff, resolve conflict, influence change and provide feedback - both positive and constructive.
Additionally, you will be able to demonstrate sound people and safety management practices, have prior management experience (preferably within a Correctional setting) and be aware of required compliance standards, including the ability to report and rectify problems and prevent non-conformities. You must be willing and able to be placed into any Correctional Manager location including the Shift Manager position (24/7 rotating roster) and be able and willing to work weekends and/or night shifts.
Most importantly, you will genuinely believe in our Continuum of Care model that supports our vision that better corrections will create safer communities and will be well versed in your knowledge of and demonstration of the GEO Values outlined above.

**Key Accountibilities**
- People management including coaching and mentoring of staff, conflict resolution, influencing change and leading a positive workplace culture, and providing developmental feedback to staff - including performance management where necessary.
- To carry out all functions as a leading member of a multi-disciplinary team in a correctional environment, providing leadership and direction to staff and the men in our care.
- Encourage and demonstrate role modelling behaviour patterns between staff and the men.
- Develop and promote positive relationships with employees and where relevant their union delegates initiating regular and professional communication.
- Actively coordinate the case management responsibilities of the Unit, ensuring that all case notes, reviews, monthly reviews, classification reviews and associated documentation is completed in a comprehensive and timely manner.
- Manage a cost centre and advise the Operations Manager as to resource allocation and financial management matters, as well as assist in determining the allocation of funds for programs, services and security.
- Manage an effective communication network that provides accurate and timely delivery of information between staff, senior management and Head Office.
- Contribute to the formulation, development and implementation of the short, medium and long-term goals of the Operations Department.
- Provide on-the-job training a