Job Description
Department: Office of Inspector of Custodial Services – Sydney NSW
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$334,375 - $334,375 a year
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Contract
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19d ago , from Department of Communities and Justice NSW
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Statutory Term Appointment up to 5 years
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About the role
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The Inspector of Custodial Services is an independent statutory office holder established under the Inspector of Custodial Services Act ****. Reporting directly to the NSW Parliament, the Inspector provides independent oversight of custodial environments across the state, promoting transparency, accountability and improved outcomes for adults and young people in custody.
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This is a unique executive leadership opportunity to influence system-wide improvement across custodial services, drive evidence-based reform, and strengthen public confidence through rigorous inspection, review and reporting activities.
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As the Inspector of Custodial Services, you will:
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Lead inspections and thematic reviews of adult and juvenile custodial centres, providing independent advice and recommendations directly to Parliament.
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Oversee the Official Visitor programs across NSW, supporting approximately 100 Official Visitors through training, guidance, and strategic coordination.
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Provide strategic leadership to the Office of the Inspector, ensuring sound governance, financial management, and compliance with statutory obligations.
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Engage with Parliament, government agencies, and community stakeholders to promote transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement in custodial environments.
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Identify and address systemic and cultural issues within custodial settings, advocating for reforms that enhance safety, equity, rehabilitation, and service efficiency.
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About You
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We are seeking an accomplished and highly credible executive leader who can provide independent oversight while fostering constructive relationships across government, Parliament and the broader community.
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You will bring:
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Significant executive leadership experience gained within the public, regulatory, integrity, oversight, legal, justice, human services or related sectors.
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A robust understanding of governance, accountability frameworks and the operation of complex public sector environments.
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Demonstrated ability to lead independent review, inspection, investigative, assurance or oversight functions with professionalism, impartiality and integrity.
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Exceptional strategic thinking and judgement, including the ability to assess complex and sensitive issues, identify systemic risks and develop practical recommendations for reform.
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Outstanding stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with proven capability to influence senior decision-makers and build credibility across diverse audiences.
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Experience leading organisational performance, people, financial management and governance functions within a complex environment.
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A commitment to promoting transparency, human rights, safety and improved outcomes for people in custodial or other government service settings.
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A deep understanding of complex justice, regulatory, integrity, oversight or human services systems, public sector governance, and whole-of-government reform principles.
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Experience working within, regulating, reviewing or providing oversight of complex justice, human services, regulatory or government systems.
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Applications Close: Sunday 23 August **** at 11:59pm (AEST)
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Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit
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Committed to hiring great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
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📌 Inspector Of Custodial Services (New South Wales)
🏢 Department: Office of Inspector of Custodial Services
📍 New South Wales