Project And Maintenance Supervisor – Dhurringile Prison

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We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?

• Supervise maintenance and refurbishment projects within H.M. Prison Dhurringile
• Rare opportunity based in Tatura
• COG3 : $91,051 – $98,391 plus superannuation. 

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is currently seeking a Project and Maintenance Supervisor to provide a critical role at H.M.Prison Dhurringile.

About the business unit

Corrections Victoria is a business unit of the Department of Justice and Community Safety and is responsible for the management of prisons and community correctional services in Victoria.

The Hume Region delivers a range of services through Justice Service Centres at Wangaratta, Shepparton, and Wodonga and at outreach locations in Myrtleford, Benalla, Cobram, Seymour, Mansfield, and Corryong. The region also has two prisons, the minimum-security Beechworth Correctional Centre, and H.M. Prison Dhurringile.

About the role

The Project and Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for managing projects, including Asset and Infrastructure Funding Tool (AIFT) funded projects, infrastructure upgrades and maintenance to H.M. Prison Dhurringile.

The role will supervise maintenance and refurbishment projects within H.M. Prison Dhurringile in consultation with the Infrastructure Manager and the General Manager.

Some of the duties of the Project and Maintenance Supervisor will include:

• Plan and coordinate a range of maintenance, refurbishment and other projects, project implementation, undertaking all procurement activity, scope of work activities and asset management processes as appropriate.
• Supervise a small team in the quality delivery of maintenance, refurbishment, and maintenance projects, planning and prioritising the team’s workload and supporting team members’ ongoing training and development.
• Supporting team members in the supervision of prisoners.

This position may require direct prisoner contact and may involve weekend and public holiday work, remunerated in accordance with the applicable provision of the Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement 2020.

To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have A good understanding of the prison environment, maintenance, and procurement processes.

Qualifications

• Completion of the Corrections Victoria Prison Officer Pre-Training Program.
• Relevant qualifications in project management or a related field would be advantageous.
• Trade qualification in Electrical or Plumbing would be highly regarded.

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.

FOR INTERNAL VPS EMPLOYEES:

• For this particular vacancy, priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.
• For all VPS employees, due to the new Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) policy, please apply through the JSE to be eligible to be considered for this position in the first round.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees consistent with the department’s obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic). Therefore, there is a requirement that all DJCS employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to undertake duties outside of their homes.

At interview stage and prior to commencement of employment with the department, you will need to provide evidence that you are vaccinated against COVID-19 with three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. 

Upon commencement of employment with the department you will be required to provide evidence that you have an up-to-date vaccination status within the timelines specified by the department into the DJCS Service Portal. This includes evidence of three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine required by the department (from time to time).

Acceptable evidence includes:

• COVID-19 digital certificate or ATAGI exemption certificate (available via your myGov account)
• Your immunisation history statement (available via your myGov account)

Other documentation outside the above will not be accepted as evidence of having received your COVID-19 vaccine doses.