Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria
Industry Officer - Loddon Prison
Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria, Charleston, West Virginia, United States
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Industry Officer - Kitchen/Catering
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Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria
About the Role Prison Industry Officers are responsible for the management and delivery of specific functions within a prisoner industry or service industry under the guidance of a Prison Industry Supervisor. This role is predominantly focused on the Kitchen/Catering industry but may also cover other areas as required. The role requires leadership, maturity, sound judgement, confidence in decision making, with developed capabilities to coach, mentor and motivate prisoners, along with highly developed communication, negotiation, and problem‑solving skills. All functional areas within the kitchen/catering portfolio operate as a vocational training environment.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise achievement of commercial production targets and customer expectations, develop and monitor the budget, procure goods and services; ensure security, Occupational Health and Safety and food safety compliance is adhered to.
Actively identify, refer, and support prisoners' participation in integrated education into prisoner employment.
Deliver against production performance targets, industry requirements and Occupational Health and Safety, and food safety compliance.
Ensure commercial production targets meet industry and customer expectations, ordering and maintaining control of stock, financial records, prisoner pays and ensuring compliance with the Industry Management Manual.
Effectively supervise and support the kitchen/catering staff team.
Work with service partners to ensure all equipment is maintained and operating efficiently.
About You
Demonstrated commitment to working with staff, prisoners, and other service providers in the delivery of an integrated, whole of Justice approach to reducing re‑offending.
Experience working in a commercial kitchen/catering/hospitality environment and up‑to‑date knowledge of modern industry skills.
Qualification relevant to the food service industry would be desirable.
The successful applicant will be required to complete Prison Officer Pre‑Service Training on commencement if not previously completed.
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 a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) 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.
Salary COG Grade 2B: $83,288 – $95,778 plus superannuation.
Location Castlemaine, Victoria – Loddon Prison (477‑bed Medium Security Prison for sentenced male prisoners), adjacent to Middleton (236‑bed Restricted Minimum‑Security Prison).
Child Safe 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.
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Industry Officer - Kitchen/Catering
role at
Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria
About the Role Prison Industry Officers are responsible for the management and delivery of specific functions within a prisoner industry or service industry under the guidance of a Prison Industry Supervisor. This role is predominantly focused on the Kitchen/Catering industry but may also cover other areas as required. The role requires leadership, maturity, sound judgement, confidence in decision making, with developed capabilities to coach, mentor and motivate prisoners, along with highly developed communication, negotiation, and problem‑solving skills. All functional areas within the kitchen/catering portfolio operate as a vocational training environment.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise achievement of commercial production targets and customer expectations, develop and monitor the budget, procure goods and services; ensure security, Occupational Health and Safety and food safety compliance is adhered to.
Actively identify, refer, and support prisoners' participation in integrated education into prisoner employment.
Deliver against production performance targets, industry requirements and Occupational Health and Safety, and food safety compliance.
Ensure commercial production targets meet industry and customer expectations, ordering and maintaining control of stock, financial records, prisoner pays and ensuring compliance with the Industry Management Manual.
Effectively supervise and support the kitchen/catering staff team.
Work with service partners to ensure all equipment is maintained and operating efficiently.
About You
Demonstrated commitment to working with staff, prisoners, and other service providers in the delivery of an integrated, whole of Justice approach to reducing re‑offending.
Experience working in a commercial kitchen/catering/hospitality environment and up‑to‑date knowledge of modern industry skills.
Qualification relevant to the food service industry would be desirable.
The successful applicant will be required to complete Prison Officer Pre‑Service Training on commencement if not previously completed.
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 a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) 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.
Salary COG Grade 2B: $83,288 – $95,778 plus superannuation.
Location Castlemaine, Victoria – Loddon Prison (477‑bed Medium Security Prison for sentenced male prisoners), adjacent to Middleton (236‑bed Restricted Minimum‑Security Prison).
Child Safe 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.
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