OVERVIEW

Work type: Full time
Salary: $138,631 - $185,519
Grade: VPSG6
Occupation: Prison and Corrective Services
Location: CBD
Reference: VG/CV0894-MAY25
At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.
The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers

We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?

• Provide authoritative and strategic advice to executives on key issues relating to in-cell technology across the Victorian prison system.
• Ongoing, Full-Time opportunity.
• VPS Grade 6: $138,631 - $185,519 plus superannuation.

The Department of Justice and Community Safety, Corrections Victoria, is seeking a Manager, Digital Operations to provide a critical role within the Digital Operations Unit.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• A tertiary qualification in law, public policy or similar is desired.
• A qualification or relevant experience in a technology environment would be highly advantageous.
• A current Victorian Driver’s Licence

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Manager, Digital Operations Unit reports to the Deputy Commissioner, Custodial Operations and is responsible for managing a team as well as the provision of strategic advice and briefings in relation to in-cell technology.
While the position is based at 121 Exhibition Street Melbourne, flexible work arrangements are available, in accordance with DJCS policies, and you will be required to travel to other locations based on business needs.

Some of your duties will include:

• Manage the Digital Operations Unit and the provision of high-quality, authoritative, strategic advice; high-level briefing papers and proposals in relation to in-cell technology, the access of information technology solutions available to people in custody, and the preparation of complex correspondence on behalf of the Commissioner, Corrections Victoria’s Executive Committee and Government.
• Review, develop, and implement operational policy as it relates to digital operations across the Victorian prison system.
• Research and evaluate service delivery options and provide strategic advice and guidance on the impact of enhancements to service delivery and related issues.

To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement policy frameworks and processes aligned to government and statutory requirements that deliver agreed outcomes is desirable.
• Sound knowledge of and/or experience in Victorian government administrative processes.
• Proven track record in providing advice within a complex environment.
• Knowledge of current technology direction, research and issues within the justice system more broadly, or the ability to understand these issues quickly.
• Strong conceptual and analytical skills with ability to analyse complex operational, policy, risk and legal data and issues