- Kitchen operations

Manager of Industries (Principal Industries Officer Level 1)

Location – Dillwynia Correctional Centre (Windsor)

Employment type – Ongoing, Full Time

Salary – $162,435 per annum, plus superannuation and leave loading.

Lead with Purpose. Create Opportunities. Change Lives

At Dillwynia Correctional Centre, every day presents an opportunity to make a real difference.

Dillwynia is a dynamic women's correctional centre located in Windsor, housing up to 531 inmates across a diverse range of security classifications and specialised programs. Our focus is on rehabilitation, education, meaningful employment and preparing women for successful reintegration into the community.

Your role

We are seeking an experienced and inspiring leader to join our team as Manager of Industries, leading a diverse portfolio of Corrective Services Industries (CSI) operations that provide meaningful work, vocational training and employment pathways for women in custody. This is more than an operational leadership role. It is an opportunity to contribute to life-changing outcomes through employment, skills development and empowerment.

Why Dillwynia?

Dillwynia Offers One Of The Most Diverse Inmate Employment Programs Within Corrective Services NSW. Across The Centre, Inmates Are Engaged In Industries Including

- Technology and digital services
- Facilities and grounds maintenance
- Logistics and warehousing
- Hygiene services
- Kitchen operations
- Laundry services
- Textiles and production
- Education support programs
- Corporate administration
- Greyhound care and animal programs
- Work release opportunities

These programs provide genuine opportunities for women to develop workplace skills, gain qualifications and build confidence for life beyond custody.

The Prospect

As Manager of Industries, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across all CSI functions within the centre.



You will oversee a substantial and varied workforce, drive business performance and foster a culture of safety, innovation and continuous improvement.

Most importantly, you will lead programs that create meaningful employment opportunities, helping women gain practical skills, qualifications and work experience that support successful rehabilitation and reduce reoffending.

What You’ll Do

- Lead and manage CSI business operations across multiple industry streams.
- Build and maintain solid customer, stakeholder and industry partnerships.
- Drive operational performance, productivity and commercial outcomes.
- Manage budgets, resources, contracts and business planning.
- Lead, mentor and develop a diverse workforce.
- Ensure compliance with security, safety and legislative requirements.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support inmate employment, vocational training and rehabilitation outcomes.

What We’re Looking For

You are a confident and authentic leader who enjoys developing people and achieving results through collaboration.

You Bring

- Strong leadership experience within complex operational environments.
- Commercial acumen and business management capability.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing resources.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
- Sound judgement, problem-solving and decision‑making abilities.
- A strong commitment to safety, inclusion and workplace culture.
- Experience in manufacturing, logistics, facilities maintenance, production, service delivery or related operational industries.

Most importantly, you understand that meaningful employment can transform lives and are motivated by the opportunity to contribute to rehabilitation and community safety.

Essential Requirements

- Current Driver Licence with the ability and willingness to travel as required.
- Relevant tertiary qualification, trade qualification and/or equivalent industry experience.
- Ability to satisfy all pre-

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