Senior Operations Manager (Malmsbury)

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC – Malmsbury VIC

Lead daily operations that help young people turn their lives around.

Drive programs that build skills, independence and brighter futures.

Take on a leadership role that makes a real difference every day.

Ongoing, full-time role earning $138,631 to $185,518 per year, plus super.

Relocation allowance available.

The Malmsbury Youth Justice Precinct is reopening and will accommodate low-risk young men aged 17 and over. It will focus on supporting rehabilitation and community re-integration through a wide array of vocational training and education programs.

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is now recruiting a new senior operations manager to deliver on the vision for Malmsbury and lead daily management of the facility.

What you will do As senior operations manager, you'll be directly helping young people develop independence and prepare for a positive return to their communities.

You will:

Oversee

programs

that support young people through education, training and job-readiness pathways.

Manage

the precinct's daily operations, including staffing, rostering and emergency response.

Lead

and support

teams to deliver safe, fair and effective services that build trust and respect.

Coordinate

rehabilitation

and offence-related programs with statewide service providers.

Provide

expert advice

to senior leaders and the Youth Parole Board on case management and program outcomes.

About you A Certificate IV in Youth Justice or similar related qualification is desirable for this role, along with a current driver licence and valid Working with Children Check.

You should also have:

Proven experience

in youth justice, corrections or human services.

Strong leadership

and people management skills that promote a positive team culture.

In-depth understanding

of legislation and compliance in custodial environments.

Ability

to manage complex incidents, build partnerships and solve problems under pressure.

Confidence

to communicate clearly, influence outcomes and foster inclusion across diverse teams.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email

Sarah Devine

at

************@justice.vic.gov.au .

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.

If this sounds like a compelling job that you believe your skills would be a great match for, please APPLY NOW.

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.

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