Lead a team that keeps a recent correctional centre running smoothly.
Help staff get the support they need every day.
Play a key role in building an innovative correctional facility.
Grow your leadership skills while making a real difference.
Ongoing/casual, full-time/part-time role earning $81,496 - $98,955 per year, plus super.
About us
Western Plains Correctional Centre is a modern, maximum-security prison focussed on rehabilitation, housing up to **** people in custody.
Western Plains features multi-purpose infrastructure which is adaptable to the evolving needs of Corrections Victoria and the people in our care.
Modern amenities include medical wards, a cultural centre, and vocational training facilities.
Western Plains provides a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to individualised care which motivates, encourages and promotes reintegration into the community.
Western Plains has advanced technology which improves security, streamlines operations and enhances connections for the people in our care.
Western Plains operates with three primary service teams: Workforce and Prison Services, Communities, and Safety and Operational Service which collaboratively deliver comprehensive services for people in our care, safety management, and corporate services.
Through its innovative design and service model, Western Plains aims to create a thriving environment conducive to safety and positive behavioural change.
What you will do
As team leader, workforce engagement, you will lead a team that supports staff across Western Plains Correctional Centre.
You will providetimelysupport, improve daily services and help your team deliverreliableoutcomes.
You will:
leada team that responds to staff enquiries and supports daily workforce services
coordinateshift coverage, refercomplexenquiries and help keep prison operations running smoothly
maintainaccuraterecords and support reporting and data analysis
improvework processes and help deliver aresponsivephone and email information service




supportcommunication, staff development andeffectiveteam administration.
About you
A tertiary qualification is desirable but not required.
You should also have:
strongexperience providing corporate support services, ideally in government or a large organisation
provenskills using Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications
soundproblem-solving skills with the ability to improve services and adapt to change
clearcommunication skills with the ability to lead a team and buildpositiveworking relationships.
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description.
If you have any further questions, feel free to email Julian Kozijevic at ******.
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 safety 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.

📌 Team Leader, Workforce Engagement (Warrnambool)
🏢 Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria
📍 Warrnambool