Correctional Supervisor - Launceston (354401, 357015) - Tasmanian Prison Service

The Department of Justice has a number of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategies in place, and our recruitment practices aim to facilitate full participation from all population cohorts. We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and faiths, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.

The Department of Justice supports reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants with disability. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform TPS Recruiting at TPSRecruiting@justice.tas.gov.au as soon as possible. 

Details of Appointment

An opportunity is available for a shift work position working 76 hours per fortnight.

Correctional Supervisors work a 4-week roster of 12-hour day shifts weekdays or 7 days a week. Most rosters are a maximum of 3 consecutive days on, followed by up to 3 days off. Additional shifts available on an ad-hoc basis.

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements - talk to us about how this could work for you.

*Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time and/or casual vacancies.

Benefits

Salary of $107,084 to $123,256 pa.  Annual salary increases within this range in accordance with the Correctional Officers Agreement 2023, Tasmanian State Service Award and Public Service Union Wages Agreement

Corrections

• 12% superannuation
• 4 week leave block at the end of each 26 week period. Access to purchased leave, leave without pay, State Service accumulated leave scheme
• Access to a free, confidential Employee Assistance Program, M.A.T.E.S peer support Program and a range of other service via our dedicated Wellbeing and Support team.
• Regular paid training days, career progression opportunities across Tasmania, uniform provided via points system.
• Access to salary packaging and discounted private health insurance

Working Environment

Tasmania Prison Service (TPS) has prison facilities located at Risdon Vale, Hobart and Launceston in Tasmania. This position is based in Launceston.

Based on the Tamar River (kanamaluka) in central Tasmania, Launceston is a growing city that offers the classic Tassie experience: the convenience of a city just a short drive from the great outdoors. Days off and leave blocks are enjoyed outdoors year-round. Correctional Supervisors in Launceston have a unique corrections career, working in the city centre at Launceston’s Reception Prison. Correctional Supervisors work closely with Tasmania Police Service and Tasmania’s Courts to facilitate a safer Tasmania. This includes working with detainees, remandees and prisoners across prison sites, courts and the watch house. 

Duties

• Supervise, lead and motivate assigned TPS staff on operational and technical tasks including the appropriate management of resources.
• Assess situations, identify issues, exercise sound judgement and make operational decisions appropriate to their level of responsibility.
• Support the implementation and delivery of the approved TPS Integrated Offender Management Framework for inmates including, case management, delivery of programs and protocols.
• Guide and lead the delivery of security functions, including the operation of contemporary correctional technology.
• Respond to emergency incidents and perform the role of Team Leader in an emergency response capacity.
• Undertake investigations, prepare reports and make appropriate recommendations as required.
• Supervise the performance of assigned staff, including setting and modelling standards of behaviours and technical knowledge and deliver training and coaching.
• Liaise with relevant TPS staff and external stakeholders.
• Resolve complex issues within the immediate work unit or team.
• Support and supervise the implementation of systems, procedures and initiatives in addition to recommending development of those processes if required.
• Promote and encourage workplace diversity and sound Work Health and Safety (WHS) practices.

Essential Requirements

Qualifications and experience:

• Completion of Certificate IV in Correctional Practice; or Certificate IV in Leadership and Management or relevant university qu