Manager - Workforce Services

Job Description

Department of Justice and Community Safety Applications close Monday 24 February 2025 at 11.59PM Overview Work type: Full time Salary: $109,730 - $132,764 Grade: VPSG5 Occupation: Human Resources Location: South West Region Reference: VG/CV0284-FEB25At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you. The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon. 1 x Manager, Workforce Services role Ongoing, Full-Time opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team (Barwon South West Region, location negotiable.) The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Manager, Workforce Services to provide a critical role within The Security and Emergency Services Group. About the Business Unit The Security and Emergency Services Group (SESG) provides proactive security services and incident and emergency response to the correctional system. SESG is responsible for providing immediate and longer-term support through its diverse portfolios such as emergency and incident response, High Security Escort of prisoners, state-wide training services, barrier control, search and canine services and management of firearms. About the Role The Manager - Workforce Services is responsible for the SESG and Statewide training portfolios, and the workforce supporting services that ensures SESG delivers services effectively and efficiently. The position manages the SESG staff responsible for the coordination and delivery of training and will be required to lead the ongoing development and continuous improvement of training. This role also oversees the Human Resources portfolio within SESG and manages the SESG team members responsible for the assignment of staff resources to SESG operations. Some of your duties will include: Prepare high-level strategic advice and briefings that integrate and synthesise information from varied sources to present options and recommendations to Corrections Victoria leadership and key stakeholders in relation to emerging, complex and sensitive matters. Lead the development and continuous improvement of SESG's state-wide training services. Lead stakeholder engagement with payroll and Human Resources teams to ensure appropriate planning of rosters and day sheets. About you To be successful in this role, you will have: Demonstrated capacity to simultaneously lead and manage the delivery of multiple complex project and business critical activities. Demonstrated understanding and operational knowledge of the corrections operating environment, and key issues impacting the SESG. Demonstrated understanding of rostering principles, workforce services and CV training requirements. Proven application of advanced computer skills to complex word processing, spreadsheet, presentation or database functions. 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. 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. Applications close Monday 24 February 2025 at 11.59PM. #J-18808-Ljbffr