- A relevant qualification in social work, psychology, community services or a related discipline, or equivalent substantial experience.
- Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary services or programs in a complex human services, justice or custodial setting, including staff supervision and performance management.
- Demonstrated ability to apply evidence-informed, trauma-informed and culturally responsive practice to service design, delivery, evaluation and continuous improvement.
- Strong people leadership, stakeholder engagement, communication, negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.
- Demonstrated ability to translate strategic and contractual priorities into operational plans, allocate resources and deliver measurable outcomes.
- Experience managing partner contracts and subcontracted services, including monitoring deliverables, service performance, outcomes, budgets, risks and compliance, and taking timely corrective or escalation action.
- Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary responses to complex needs and work effectively with custodial, clinical, community and government stakeholders.
- Sound knowledge of family systems,



child-safe practice, cultural and faith diversity, youth wellbeing, and rehabilitation and reintegration within a correctional context.
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines to achieve prescribed outcomes.

About the Benefits

Joining GEO is your chance to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of prisoners, their families and the community. Benefits of working for GEO, include but are not limited to:

- Role diversity and internal career progression opportunities
- Support with Professional Registration costs
- Flexible working arrangements
- Competitive salary and rewards scheme
- Free parking
- Employee Assistance Program
- Staff gym
- Subsidised meals
- Fitness Passport to promote wellbeing. Discounted gym and pool access for members and their families to over 1500 fitness facilities across Australia.
- REACH Program
- Discounted Private Health Insurance (Medibank Private)
- VCEA (Victorian Correctional Employees Association)

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📌 Family and Community Connection Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 The Geo Group
📍 Melbourne