Industry Officer

About this role

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?

• Use your trade skills to help people build a better future.

• Lead prisoner work teams in a safe and practical workplace.

• Train, coach and support people to develop valuable job skills.

• Join a team that combines industry, rehabilitation and public service.

• Ongoing, full-time role earning $85,787 to $98,651 per year, plus super.

What you will do

As industry officer, you will supervise prisoners in commercial and service industry areas at Karreenga.

You will help deliver workplace training while supporting safe, efficient and productive prison industry operations.

You will:

• supervise safe daily industry operations and help meet production and service targets

• train, assess and coach prisoners to build practical work skills and job readiness

• maintain accurate records, monitor stock and support quality, safety and security requirements

• conduct searches, manage tool security and follow strict occupational health and safety procedures

• work with prison staff to support prisoner development, continuous improvement and positive outcomes.

About you

A current forklift licence is desirable. A trade qualification or relevant experience in meat processing is highly desirable.

You should also have:

• strong trade, manufacturing or production experience

• proven ability to coach, motivate and supervise others

• sound problem-solving skills and confidence making decisions

• excellent communication skills with a focus on teamwork, safety and continuous improvement.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Paul Rowley at [email protected] .

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.

How to apply

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

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.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Child safe statement of commitment

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.