Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Prison and corrective services
Location: Loddon Mallee - Loddon
Reference: VG/8301SEP25
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Performance and Planning Manager to provide a critical role within Custodial Operations.
About the Business Unit
Located at Castlemaine Loddon Prison is a 477-bed medium security prison for sentenced male prisoners. Adjacent to Loddon Prison is Middleton, a 236-bed restricted minimum security prison for sentenced male prisoners. The focus of both prisons is rehabilitation via individual case management, employment, education, training and also the provision of programs and targeted interventions to address offending behaviour and promote the development of prosocial behaviour. Both prisons provide contemporary and quality correctional services that prepare prisoners for transition and reintegration.
About the Role
Reporting to the General Manager Loddon Prison and Middleton, the Performance and Planning Manager is responsible for monitoring performance and compliance. The role develops and implements a program of continuous quality improvement by collating, analysing and evaluating a range of performance data and preparing commentary, reports and curative plans reflective of contemporaneous trends, risks and achievements. The Performance and Planning Manager works with other members of the Leadership Team to develop and acquit curative action plans strengthening the prisons' performance where required.
With a strategic focus, the Performance and Planning Manager assists the General Manager in the development and implementation of the business plan and associated action plans. The Performance and Planning Manager responds to complex complaints and legal matters, working effectively with a diverse and senior stakeholder group. The role researches and prepares high level correspondence as required and maintains detailed records on behalf of the General Manager. As a member of the prisons' Leadership Team, the Performance and Planning Manager leads by example and coaches and supports peers and work colleagues in the delivery of quality and compliant custodial services
Some of your duties will include:
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:
Qualifications
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 succ essful 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.