Job opportunity

The Office of the Inspector of Custodial Services is an independent statutory body with a strong focus on performance standards in custodial facilities and the rights of staff and people in detention. It reports to Parliament, providing a high level of transparency and accountability.

The Office’s responsibilities include:

• inspecting each prison, detention centre, court custody centre and lock-ups at least every three years;
• conducting reviews of specific aspects of a custodial service or a specific custodial experience of individuals or groups; and
• managing the Independent Visitors Service.

The Office is seeking applications from suitable people to fill the position of Manager Business Services on a permanent part-time basis (0.6 FTE).

THE ROLE

Responsible for leadership, management and provision of business services including human resources, information and communications technology, assets and information management.

Direct, manage and control governance systems and frameworks and manage the provision of business support activities which contribute to the achievement of agency outcomes. 

Please refer to the attached job description form for the full work description for this role.

1. Significant senior management experience leading business services functions or other relevant functions such as human resources, information & communications technology.
2. Experience leading and shaping organisational-wide strategic planning and translating strategic initiatives into effective operational human resource and information technology plans.
3. Knowledge of the context in which a public-sector agency operates, and demonstrated understanding of corporate governance, policy development, process improvement and best practice in contemporary business management systems and processes.
4. Demonstrated high level conceptual, analytical, initiate and problem-solving skills including the ability to interpret and advise on the application of Acts, Regulations, Industrial Awards and public sector policy.
5. High-level communication and negotiation skills with a proven ability to build relationships and influence effectively, supported by extensive and established networks across multiple sectors, at varying levels.

For further information about this position, please contact Jane Higgins, Deputy Inspector on 0435 814 133 or jane.higgins@oics.wa.gov.au.

SUBSTANTIVE EQUALITY STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer and embrace the diversity of our staff. We encourage people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identity to apply. Applicants with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.

OTHER CONDITIONS

We provide flexible work and leave arrangements, and a range of additional employment benefits to enable staff to balance their work and other commitments.

Select the 'Apply for job' button at either the top or bottom of this advertisement. Emailed applications are not accepted.

Your application should include:

1. A CV outlining your employment history and achievements relevant to this position including contact details for two work related referees, one being your current line manager.
2. A cover letter that outlines which role you are applying for, and addresses your suitability for the role with a focus on the following work related requirements:

• Significant senior management experience leading business services functions or other relevant functions such as human resources, information & communications technology.
• Experience leading and shaping organisational-wide strategic planning and translating strategic initiatives into effective operational human resource and information technology plans.
• Knowledge of the context in which a public-sector agency operates, and demonstrated understanding of corporate governance, policy development, process improvement and best practice in contemporary business management systems and processes.
• Demonstrated high level conceptual, analytical, initiate and problem-solving skills including the ability to interpret and advise on the application of Acts, Regulations, Industrial Awards and public sector policy.
• High-level communication and negotiation skills with a proven ability to build relationships and influence effectively, supported by extensive and established networks across multiple sectors, at varying levels.

Late, proforma and emailed applications are not accepted.

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