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Manager of Business Unit

Department of Communities and Justice
Cessnock, NSW
A$91,705 p/a
Government & Defence → Police & Corrections
Full-time
On-site

Posted 9 days ago


Company description:

Department of Communities and Justice

Job description:

Manager of Business Unit 5D Manufacturing Laundry

Cessnock Correctional Centre

Location - Cessnock Correctional Centre

Employment Type - Ongoing 5D, Full-Time role

Salary - $133,459 pa + Superannuation + Annual Leave Loading

Your Role

We are currently seeking an experienced Manager that are logical and strategic thinkers with robust trade and business management experience within the Manufacturing and Laundry industry.

As part of these roles, the successful applicants will be responsible for overseeing the activities of the Business Unit to ensure productivity, efficiency and other commercial objectives are achieved. You will need to maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and staff as well as assist with business development.

The role requires:

  • Supervision and management of staff and inmates by appraising performance of business unit and offering counsel and feedback to ensure that the organisational outcomes are archived
  • Strong time management and computer skills
  • Experience working in a high-pressure environment and managing to deliver key business objectives within set timeframes
  • Willingness to work across all trade units as required
  • Manage resources and budget efficiently and effectively to achieve planned outcomes by business units
  • Maintaining duty of care and complying with WHS safety requirements are being met by sustaining a safe work environment for staff, inmates, contractors and visitors

What we're looking for

As a standout candidate you will have:

  • Proven recent post trade experience.
  • Experience which demonstrates the ability to meet the key accountabilities and focus capabilities as detailed in the role description.
  • Ability and willingness to work across various trades as required.
  • Proven experience in quality management and Business management software, pronto or similar business management reporting system.

Essential Requirements

  • Current Certificate III in Correctional Practice or willingness to obtain within set timeframes by CSNSW timeframes (12 Weeks paid training)
  • Current NSW Driver Licence and preparedness to drive a vehicle in the course of performing the role.
  • Relevant trade qualifications: Certificate III Commercial Cookery or related food production qualification
  • Tertiary Management qualification highly desirable but not essential.

Download the role description.

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To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site click here. Search for the job and click the ‘Apply now' button.

We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply, you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.

What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

  • A challenging and rewarding career
  • Flexible, autonomous work environment
  • Competitive pay and conditions
  • Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
  • Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.

We do work that really matters

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It's work that really matters.

Apply now and join Australia's top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!

Are you ready to join us?

Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date resume (maximum 5 pages).

Applications close 11:59pm, Sunday 30 March 2025

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Ian Rudder via [email protected]

If you've got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please contact Kaushik Gounder via [email protected]

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

Other Information

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

For more information visit Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website.

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Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.


About Department of Communities and Justice

Parramatta, NSW, Australia

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