Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $116,413 - $140,849
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Prison and corrective services
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: VG/CV0690
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Manager, Professional Practice to provide a critical role at Dame Phyllis Frost Centre.
About the Business Unit
Corrections Victoria operates Victoria's adult prison, post-sentence and community corrections systems. Its vision is for Safer Prisons, Safer People, Safer Communities. Corrections Victoria's mission is to create a safer, smarter system with a skilled and supported workforce, that enables people in our care to make better decisions. We consistently strive to adopt modern approaches to correctional services, delivering best-practice interventions that reduce the risk of reoffending and contribute to safer communities.
Dame Phyllis Frost Centre is a maximum-security women's correctional facility located in the western suburbs of Melbourne, approximately 20 kilometres from the Melbourne CBD, incorporating medium- and minimum-security units. The facility accommodates up to 442 women in custody, including people on remand and sentenced individuals, and plays a key role withing the Victorian women's prison system. The centre delivers gender-responsive and trauma-informed services that recognise the complex experiences and pathways of women engaged in the justice system. Staff work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to provide safe, respectful and rehabilitative environments that support wellbeing, rehabilitation and reintegration outcomes.
About the Role
The Manager Professional Practice is a key member of the prison management team, contributing to the strategic direction and day-to-day operations of the facility while leading the implementation of the Professional Practice Model. The role provides specialist practice expertise across the prison, driving continuous improvement and embedding evidence-based approaches aligned with the Correctional Practice Framework. Through coaching, professional development and practice guidance, the Manager Professional Practice strengthens staff capability, supports effective decision-making, promotes a positive prison culture, and contributes to safe environments and improved outcomes for people in custody.
Some of your duties will include:
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Qualifications/requirements
The following qualifications are desirable, though not mandatory:
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.