Manager, Facilities and Assets in Department of Justice and Community Safety at Government – State

• Are you ready to grasp an exciting career opportunity?
• Expand your experience and develop new skills in a correctional environment
• Relocation assistance available
• Enjoy job security and join the team at Western Plains Correctional Centre

Victoria’s new public Correctional Centre is approaching completion and now is the time to apply for ongoing jobs that will help shape the future operations of the facility. 

Employees working in the initial stage of operations will contribute to the foundations of the new facility by participating in the development of operating processes, services and procedures. In addition, they will be part of a multi-disciplinary team committed to building a culture of continuous improvement in the workplace.

The new correctional centre will strengthen the way we work by harnessing innovative approaches and using the latest in technology to achieve improved outcomes for prisoners and the safety of the whole community.   

If you have a passion for seeing others succeed and are motivated to make a positive contribution, then make the most of this unique opportunity to be part of the team at the new Western Plains Correctional Centre. 

The role

The Manager, Facility and Assets provides strategic leadership and operational management of the new correctional centre in the initial commissioning phase and when it becomes fully operational. They are the deputy to the General Manager providing responsive, detailed briefings and reports, containing both analysis and strategic advice.

They operate at a high level on the integration of complex information into sound decision making and facility service delivery. The Manager, Facility and Assets delivers significant projects and works collaboratively with multiple stakeholders providing leadership, sound judgement and policy insights.

Your skills and experience  

You will be a natural leader with the ability to bring together the people and information needed to make sound judgements and provide astute advice. You will have experience managing highly productive teams and will have the energy and capacity needed to be a positive influence on the people you work with and mentor.

You will have expertise when it comes to managing large infrastructure assets including planning, risk management and asset renewal. Your decision-making confidence reflects your skill for building networks, sourcing accurate analysis and data, while having a thorough understanding of working effectively in a policy environment.

Apply now 

Include your current resume when you apply for this position. Note, there is no requirement to supply a cover letter, however you will be asked to respond to two questions regarding your motivation for applying and your relevant skills, attributes and experience.

We want to make sure all Victorians feel represented by the department’s work. One of the ways 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. 

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 [email protected].  

For more information about the role contact Robert Ladd on 0417 002 168 or email [email protected]

Applications close at midnight on Monday 13 June 2022