Correctional Manager - Centre Services

We are looking for someone who has the following knowledge, skills and experience:

• 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 feedback for staff.
• Ensure staff are equipped with skills and resources to effectively undertake their duties and development and implementation of a skilled and responsive workforce.
• 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 Corrections' 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.
• Develop and maintain operating procedures in respect of static and electronic security systems and functions.
• Develop and regularly review procedures, contingency plans, search matrices and maintain a range of authorised weapons and emergency response equipment, including training in the use of such equipment.
• Ensure the operation and evaluation of all surveillance equipment and facilities and ensure maintenance is conducted in accordance with operational standards and prescribed manufacturer's instructions.
• Liaise with corrections staff, security services in other institutions, relevant Government and other external authorities and community groups in relation to the maintenance of security for the centre.
• Promote and support human resources and industrial relations processes and policies.
• Ensure rostering practices are effective and compliant with relevant awards and policies.
• Contribute to the preparation and implementation of the centre's workforce plan.
• Implement systems to ensure compliance with Agency procedures and processes for human resource management.
• Ensure workloads and work practices of staff contribute to effectiveness of the centre.
• Maintain knowledge of contemporary management practices.
• Monitor and coordinate functions including visits, offender escorts, special escorts, industry security, reception store, dog squad, perimeter security and the centre's armoury.
• Facilitate the allocation of equipment and resources to deliver services.
• Ensure the effective delivery of training to develop staff competence in all aspects of centre services.
• Ensure resources and work environments are properly maintained and meet operational and WH&S requirements.

There are no mandatory qualifications for this position, however formal qualifications in business (or a related discipline) would be highly regarded.