Correctional Manager

The Correctional Manager, Accommodation will manage and coordinate a range of accommodation security and operational functions in a correctional centre.

In this role you will:

• Manage the workload and work practices of staff consistent with the Agency's diversity and EEO policies.
• Supervise, motivate, encourage and coach staff.
• Appraise performance and provide constructive feedback to staff.
• Ensure staff are equipped with skills and resources to effectively undertake their duties.
• Ensure that training and development opportunities are provided to staff.
• Maintain knowledge of legislation, policies and procedures relevant to managing staff.
• Contribute to the knowledge base of the team.
• Participate as an effective member of the Centre's Management Team in the development, promotion, and implementation of Queensland Corrective Services' strategic direction and the centre's operational plan.
• Participate as an effective member of the Centre's Management Team in the management of on-call situations.
• Maintain an effective system of static and dynamic security in the area, including ensuring the ongoing operation and periodic evaluation of all surveillance equipment and infrastructure.
• Assume responsibility for the centre's operation outside of business hours.
• Participate as an effective team member in the development and implementation of the centre's operational plans.
• Ensure the security and effective management and supervision of offenders in accordance with operating procedures and Agency procedures.
• Contribute to the provision of a safe environment for staff, visitors and offenders.
• Manage the development, implementation and monitoring of case and sentence management for offenders.
• Undertake direct interaction with offenders regarding the resolution of issues where necessary.
• Manage the preparation of offenders for intervention programs.
• Identify and respond appropriately to risks arising from offender management including appropriate liaison with the Deputy General Manager as required.
• Ensure that case management practices meet the requirements of protecting community safety.
• Oversee the management of offender accommodation and related tasks.
• Plan, develop, monitor and evaluate procedures that ensure efficient operation of an accommodation unit.
• Ensure procedural compliance with regard to placement of offenders and risk management.

There are no mandatory qualifications for this position however formal qualifications in management and/or corrections (or a related discipline) would be highly regarded.