This is a permanent, full time vacancy.

About the role

Broome Prison is a minimum-security prison for males and short-term female offenders and also accommodates medium and maximum-security prisoners for short term remand periods. The Prison is centrally located within the Township of Broome, 2,400 km north of Perth. Broome Prison is the receival hub for new prisoners within the region and facilitates transfers of prisoners throughout the Kimberley Region and to Metro Prisons in the South.

As a member of the senior management team, the Business Manager contributes significantly to strategic leadership, direction and management of the Prison to ensure all statutory and Departmental requirements and best practice service delivery standards are met.

The Business Manager manages all of the business planning, financial, human resource, assets, information technology and administrative functions for the Prison. The position also ensures prison industry resources are used to best meet customer demand with an emphasis on production and supply; occupation safety and health; prisoner employment and training; and contract management.

Suitability Requirements

Through the recruitment process, we will be looking for a candidate who can demonstrate skills, experience and attributes in relation to the following:

Strategic Leadership and Resource Management - Demonstrated ability to lead business operations and effectively manage human, financial, physical and technological resources to achieve organisational objectives and operational outcomes.

Financial and Business Management Expertise - Experience in financial planning, budget development, resource allocation, contract management and business performance monitoring, with the ability to apply contemporary business management practices to improve organisational effectiveness.

Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management - Proven ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, provide high-level advice, and represent the organisation professionally in a range of forums and partnership arrangements.

Communication and Influencing Skills - Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, briefing papers and correspondence, and to influence and engage diverse stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.

Integrity, Cultural Awareness and People Leadership - Demonstrated commitment to ethical behaviour, cultural capability and inclusive leadership, with an ability to effectively lead and support diverse teams and deliver services that are culturally responsive, particularly in relation to Aboriginal people and communities.

The suitability requirements outlined will be what the panel will assess throughout the selection process.

Eligibility

Desirable Qualifications - Progress towards, or possession of, a relevant tertiary qualification in business, management, finance, human resources or a related discipline.

Benefits and opportunities

• Career pathway opportunities
• Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness Centre discounts available for employees and their families.
• Remote district allowance
• Subsidised GROH housing for eligible employees
• Relocation assistance for eligible employees
• Return flight to Perth or equivalent, per annum
• Other subsidised location allowances
• Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.

Application process

How to apply

Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.

We require you to submit:

1. A comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.
2. A statement no more than three (3) pages, addressing the following Suitability Requirements:

• Strategic Leadership and Resource Management 
• Financial and Business Management Expertise 
• Integrity, Cultural Awareness and People Leadership

Please provide examples to support your claims.

1. Contact details of two work related referees, one of whom should be your current/ most recent supervisor.

All remaining Suitability Requirements will be assessed at a later stage in the process.

Subsequent Vacancies

Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies for a period of twelve (12) months, in accordance with section 7d of the Commissioner’s Instructions No.48 – Recruitment, Selection and Appointment to Permanent Vacancies, and section 9d of the Commissioner Instructions 49 - Recruitment, Selection and Appointment to Fixed Term Vacancies. Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered at Broome Regional Prison during this period.

For further job-related information

If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Lisa Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent Operations on (08) 9161 6010 for a confidential discussion.

Equity and Diversity

The Department of Justice is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace that reflects the community we serve. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support by following this link. 

Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process. For a confidential discussion about support or adjustments, please contact the person listed above or email workforcediversity@justice.wa.gov.au. 

Submitting your application

To submit your application, click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this advertisement.

Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.

If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone RAMS Helpdesk ramshelpdesk@bigredsky.com on 1300 733 056 for assistance.

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