Operational Leadership and Capability Manager | Melbourne - Northern Metro

Job Description

• Great opportunity to develop the learning needs of Youth Justice Custodial staff  

• Ongoing, full time opportunity   

• VPS Grade 6: $134,593 - $180,115 plus superannuation. 

An exciting ongoing opportunity exist for an Operational Leadership and Capability Manager in the Youth Justice Custodial Support Services. 

About us   

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

Youth Justice Custodial Services aim to engage 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 and monitoring of staff completion rates. 

The Operational Leadership and Capability Manager is responsible for the development, delivery and ongoing quality assurance of custodial leadership programs in Youth Justice.  

The incumbent will assess issues impacting the development of operational leadership, provide strategic advice and recommendations to precinct Directors and Executives, with a solutions-focused approach to address compliance issues, skill gaps and support learning needs.  

The role will require frequent travel to both youth justice custodial precincts, as well as external venues in regional and metropolitan Victoria. 

What does the Operational Leadership and Capability Manager do?  

• provides highly specialised learning and capability oversight and advice to operational leaders within Youth Justice, including the development of programs and frameworks  

• mentoring and coaching operational staff with leadership responsibilities in the practical application of training outputs  

• oversee the supervision, direction and review of operational leadership training packages  

To learn more about this role, please read the attached position description.   

As our ideal candidate, you will have:  

• Significant knowledge and experience in the development and delivery (in various modalities) of leadership, management, and interpersonal skills training to operational staff. 

• Knowledge of the Occupational Safety Training Framework and the legislative base for use of force under the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005. 

• Extensive knowledge of the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005. 

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 James McCann on james.mccann@justice.vic.gov.au 

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

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.  

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

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is continually working towards increasing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) workforce. The Aboriginal Employment Team aims to attract, recruit and retain Aboriginal staff across all our roles. This support includes a culturally appropriate attraction and recruitment process. To learn more, email aboriginal.employment@justice.vic.gov.au  

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, Wednesday 6 November 2024.  

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.  

FOR INTERNAL VPS EMPLOYEES:  

In accordance with the Jobs and Skills Exchange Recruitment Policy, only Victorian Public Service employees are eligible to apply for this position. People on labour hire contracts, such as agency staff and external contractors, are not eligible to apply.  

For all VPS employees, due to the new Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) policy, please apply through the JSE to be eligible to be considered for this position in the first round.  

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.