• Monitor the performance and compliance of two prisons, implementing continuous quality improvement and strategic planning.
• Ongoing, Full-Time opportunity in Castlemaine
• VPS Grade 5: $113,022 - $136,747 plus superannuation.

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:

• Analyse the prisons' performance against service delivery outcomes and compliance with relevant standards and key deliverables.
• Develop monthly performance reports with detailed commentary and lead the development and oversight of curative action plans as required.
• In conjunction with the General Manager, lead the development and implementation of the prisons' Business Plan and develop a system for monitoring and oversight of the acquittal of the plan.

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:

• Demonstrated ability to develop accurate and detailed correspondence on complex and sensitive issues.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse data from a range of sources for reporting and service delivery improvement purposes.
• Proficiency in the use of databases, information technology and reporting systems.

Qualifications

• Desirable: a tertiary qualification relevant to human service delivery in a prison environment.

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.