Senior Manager - Court Logistics, Classification and Placement - Youth Justice

Senior Manager - Court Logistics, Classification & Placement –

Youth Justice

• Ongoing, Full time
• Location: Sydney
• Level 8/9 Salary ($139,787 - $161,663 pa), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading & plus 22% All Incident Allowance.

The Department of Communities and Justice acknowledges lived experience and how it contributes to the valuable work we do with the community.

We strongly encourage and support applications from people who are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait islander descent. While all applications are welcome, once we have determined through merit-based assessment which candidates meet the pre-established standards of the role, we will select the candidate who is also of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait islander descent.

Your role

Manage the overall operations of the Youth Justice Court Logistics, Classification and Security & Intelligence Units. Operations include monitoring centre detainee numbers and populations and approve all detainee movements and placements, the day-to-day management of the delivery of court logistics functions and detainee classifications across the state. Lead and manage the operations of Security and Intelligence to ensure strategic needs are being met including supporting agency operations through the collection, collation, analysis, and dissemination of accurate and relevant intelligence. Improve the serious/critical incident response capability of Youth Justice by coordinating and managing the training and development of staff in response procedures and leading search operations, security audits and reviews, developing centre response plans and conducting regular response exercises across centres.

What you’ll do

• Continually monitor and scan the threat environment to detect emerging security threats and to undertake comprehensive reporting and record keeping of analysis and intelligence to enable key internal and external stakeholders to be briefed on serious security threats.
• Oversee the delivery of high-quality customer service to support the achievement of custodial operations and maintain strict confidentiality and integrity over sensitive information including Condor Information System, Cop’s, X-Ray Scanners and Body Worn Camera’s.
• Provide expert advice to the Director Operations and Metropolitan Custody, on matters of intelligence and security including trends developing in detention centres related to drug use, trafficking, gang affiliation, contraband, detainee profiles/activities.
• Manage the operations of Court Logistics to ensure that detainees attend court across the state as ordered and that sufficient resources including those of staff, vehicles and custodial facilities are provided for the safety of both staff and detainees.
• Oversee and ensure adherence to policies and protocols in relation to the Objective Classification System and including for detainees managed by the SYORP and provide training and development to the relevant staff where necessary.
• Coordinate all detainee placements and approve all transfers of detainees between Youth Justice Centres, both within normal working hours and ‘out of hours.
• Co-ordinate the Use of Force Committee and act as chair on rotational basis.
• Coordinate all requests/orders for transfers to and from Corrective Services’ facilities (pursuant to the Children’s (Detention Centres) Act, 1987) and any other transfer to a correctional facility due to changes in legal status.
• Conduct and/or oversee relevant security reviews, audits and emergency scenarios as required.

What we’re looking for

• Tertiary qualifications in Behavioural/Social Sciences, Education, Psychology or Management or equivalent experience.
• Current NSW drivers’ licence and preparedness to drive a vehicle in the course of performing the role.
• It is a requirement of this position to work and be on-call after hours and on public holidays and weekends.
• Must be able to acquire a National Security Clearance at the BASELINE level within three months of appointment.

Appointments are subject to reference checks. Some roles may also require the following checks/ clearances:

• National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014

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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.

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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. You will need to attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum five pages) and a cover letter (maximum three pages) with a brief outline on how you meet the focus capabilities & requirements of the role and answer the two targeted questions below:

1. Describe a safety issue that was presented to you. How did you deal with it and what was the outcome?

1. Tell us of a time when you had to take action for unsatisfactory performance with someone you supervise. What was the situation, what did you do and what was the result?

Applications close Thursday 3 October 2024 at 11:59pm AEST.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the Director Michael Vita on 0411 042 738 or via michael.vita@dcj.nsw.gov.au

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 (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Lisa Smith on 02 8688 1119 or via lisa.smith3@dcj.nsw.gov.au

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 and advice on applying for roles at DCJ, visit Careers for Aboriginal people https://www.dcj.nsw.gov.au/about-us/careers-at-dcj/pathways/careers-for-aboriginal-people.html

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

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