Assist with the operational aspects of the prison and services industries. Ongoing, Full-Time opportunity. VPS Grade COG2B: $83,288 - $95,778 plus superannuation. The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking an Industry Officer to provide a critical role at Beechworth Correctional Centre. About the Business Unit Corrections Victoria is a business unit of the Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS). Corrections Victoria's vision is ‘Safer prisons, safer people, safer communities'. Our mission is to have ‘A safer, smarter system with a skilled and supported workforce, that enables people in our care to make better decisions'. Beechworth Correctional Centre is a minimum-security facility with a focus on preparing the men with necessary skills needed to achieve successful outcomes and reintegration. Beechworth offers various working industries, providing opportunity to gain knowledge and skills that will effectively link them to employment post release. When not engaged in employment, the men in our care attend rehabilitative programs to address their offending behaviour, engage in education and visits with many also engaging in recreation and community assistance programs. The prison's primary purpose is the reintegration and preparedness of people in our car for transition to release. Beechworth Correctional Centre is made up of ten separate industries & services: Farm, Horticulture, Landmate, Kitchen, Metal Fabrication, Timber, Grounds & Gardens, Community Teams, Warehouse & Recycling, and Maintenance where there is a strong focus on employment training, and work readiness. About the Role Reporting to the Industry Supervisor, the Industry Officers are responsible for management and delivery of specific outcomes within prisons industries under the guidance of a Prison Industry Supervisor. The role requires leadership, maturity, sound judgement and confidence in decision making, with developed capabilities to coach, mentor and motivate people in our care. Industry Officers assist with the management of prisoner employment, safe operating procedures and other OH&S legislative requirements and compliance with industry procedures. This includes conducting searches and escorts, surveillance, observing and assessing the people in our care's behaviour, operating a variety of security and industrial equipment, collating information, and preparing reports. An Industry Officer plays an integral role in developing, implementing, reinforcing, and reviewing practice and procedures relating to the recently released Corrections Practice Framework. Some of your duties will include: Lead, manage and develop people in our care in the industries areas to ensure the safety and security of people in our care, staff, and visitors. This includes maintenance of the integrity of both the external and internal security of the facility, appropriate levels of surveillance and interaction within the facility, and monitoring people in our care for compliance with security and safety procedure. Monitor and achieve targets in an industrial environment including administrative tasks related to financial budgets, materials and supplier's records and accounts, while maintaining work production schedules Liaise with internal staff and external stakeholders and provide analytical and informed contributions to develop and deliver programs and processes. To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description. About you An Industry Officer should possess highly developed communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills. They should be flexible and open to learning new skills as the necessity to rotate and support other prison industries as the business needs demand is a requirement of the role. To be successful in this role, you will have: Qualifications or experience in a relevant industry (metal fabrication, boilermaker desirable) Relevant experience and knowledge of OH&S in an industry setting. Good Computer Skills Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Relevant experience in vocational education and training environment. Current Forklift License – (Desirable) Medium Rigid Truck License (Desirable) Completion of prison officer preservice training is a requirement upon start if not already completed). Training normally runs over an 8 week period and may require travel to a different location. As some of our Industries operate 7 days a week, Industry Officers may be required to work across a 7-day roster. 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 a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) 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.
