Senior Operations Manager | VIC - various

Job Description

• Play a key leadership role in the day-to-day management of a youth justice precinct.
• Champion operational reform across key areas including program delivery, infrastructure use, rostering, and staff development.
• If you're ready to lead with purpose, build strong teams, and help transform young lives, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact where it matters most

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is responsible for the statutory supervision of children and young people in the criminal justice system

Youth Justice Custodial Services aim to engage children and young people in change by addressing their offending behaviour and equipping them with the skills required for positive community participation, within a safe and secure environment

 The opportunity 

• 2 full time, ongoing positions, one based at Parkville Youth Justice Precinct and one at Cherry Creek Youth Justice Precinct with travel to other offices within the department.
• VPS6 role, earning $138,631 - $185,518 per year plus super.
• Provide specialist advice to the Director of Operations, senior executives and stakeholders on a range of strategic, programmatic and service delivery issues on day-to-day operational matters relating to the dual track model, including education and employment opportunities, pre-release programs, parole planning, and temporary leaves.
• Strategically plan and manage the delivery of a range of highly specialised operational services in a complex environment.
• Assist in workforce planning and effective deployment of personnel resources to meet priorities and objectives.
• Support the Director of Operations in creating and sustaining a workforce culture built on well-defined values, professional excellence, and teamwork to provide an effective and safe Youth Justice custodial system.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated expert knowledge and experience within a Correctional, Youth Justice or relevant Human Services environment.
• In depth knowledge of current legislative requirements pertaining to a custodial environment.
• Experience leading and managing a team to deliver services in a complex environment.
• A Certificate IV in Youth Justice, or higher degree in related fields are highly regarded in all Youth Justice Custodial Services direct care roles.

A full driver's licence is required due to participation in the Duty Director roster and need to work flexibly across both custodial precincts, based on operational requirements.

A current employee Working with Children Check (WWCC) card is required and will need to be provided prior to commencement of employment by the applicant. Currency will need to be maintained by the employee for the period of employment.

To learn more about the type of skills you will need to thrive in this role, please read the position description.

What's in it for you?

You will be working for the Department of Justice and Community Safety, which is one arm of the Victorian State Government, a recognised top employer of choice nationally. All our staff work to the vision of a safe, just, innovative and thriving Victoria.

There are many advantages in working for the department, including:

• Job stability – position as a member of the Victorian Public Service (VPS).
• A fair salary– enjoy great work conditions and salary sacrificing options.
• Transparent performance framework– approach your work with confidence in how you're tracking, working to professional development plans agreed on by you and your manager.
• Generous leave entitlements– provisions for many forms of leave; including personal, parental, carers, study, cultural, compassionate, and sick leave.
• Employee Assistance Program support – you are encouraged to use this short-term, confidential counselling service if you're experiencing emotional stress, relationship problems, conflict with others or personal issues. It is also available for financial counselling and retirement planning.

If you have any queries, please contact Sarah Devine (Cherry Creek) on 0408 024 273 or at Sarah.Devine@justice.vic.gov.au or Ely Lee (Parkville) on 0448 172 978 or at Ely.Lee@justice.vic.gov.au

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicants are welcome to utilise support from the Aboriginal Recruitment Team throughout the recruitment process. Aboriginal candidates are encouraged to contact Aboriginalrecruitment@justice.vic.gov.au if they would like cultural support and guidance through the application process.

For Aboriginal Designated and Prioritised positions, a Certificate of Aboriginality (CoA) will be required prior to an offer of employment being made

We want to make sure all Victorians feel represented by the department's work. One of the ways we do this is by recruiting a diverse workforce – we welcome people of any gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability and cultural background. We are also committed to the Victorian Government's promise to increase the number of veterans working in the public sector.

We're proud of our individual differences. We're proud of the many languages we speak and the stories we can share with each other. We hope you will share your story too.

If this sounds like a compelling job that you believe your skills would be a great match for, please APPLY NOW. Applications close 11.59pm, Sunday 7 September.

How to apply

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

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.