The assessment, classification, sentence and intervention planning of people under the custody of Corrections Victoria Ongoing, Full-Time Opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service VPS Grade 5: $113,022 - $136,747 plus superannuation. The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Senior Assistant Manager to provide a critical role at Complex Classification Unit. About the Business Unit The Sentence Management Division is responsible for identifying the needs of people in custody and matching them to correctional resources with the objective of placing and managing these individuals appropriately. It is a process of balancing security, management and needs of the person, the community need for protection and efficient and effective operation of the correctional system. The Sentence Management Division is responsible for guiding the journey of those individuals across the period of their sentence. The Complex Classification Unit is part of the Sentence Management Division and is a component of Corrections Victoria's proactive approach to managing risk and responsiveness. The Unit monitors those individuals identified as high profile, high risk or complex and is responsible for monitoring the progress of people across both prisons and community correctional services. About the Role The Senior Assistant Manager is responsible for the assessment, classification, sentence planning and sentence management of people identified with complex classification needs, with a focus on those accommodated in restricted prison environments, and mainstream/protection environments as required. The position is based in Ravenhall and may require travel to a variety of Corrections Victoria facilities across the state. Some of your duties will include: Leadership of staff in the assessment of people in custody and the development of sentence plans. Conduct risk assessments of people in custody to determine appropriate placement. Conduct placement reviews of people accommodated in Management Units and high profile units and contribute to decisions relating to the placement and management of people in custody. Contribute to discussions and provide advice regarding those subject to the Complex Classification Unit and High Security to senior management. Conduct regular reviews of people accommodated in mainstream and protection accommodation. To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description. About you To be successful in this role, you will have: Knowledge of Corrections Victoria policies, organisation, procedures and relevant legislation and regulations. Qualifications/requirements Relevant tertiary qualification or experience is desirable. 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.
