Jobs in Security, Transport and Prison Facilities - G4S Careers Centre Australia and New Zealand

G4S is an international organisation that provides services in over 120 countries and employes 625,000 people.  We operate correctional facilities in the UK, South Africa, North America, Netherlands, Australia and New Zealand including prison management, transportation, youth justice services and electronic monitoring.  G4S is a growing, successful and dynamic organisation underpinned by strong values and a clear strategy.  We offer exciting career opportunities for the right candidates.

In Australia G4S operates Port Phillip Prison on behalf of the Department of Justice Victoria. The 820-bed maximum security men’s prison is located at Laverton, Melbourne (Victoria). The function of G4S is to manage the prison 24/7 and deliver a range of services, programs and activities in an environment that encourages positive behaviour and attitudes leading to self-directed rehabilitation.

Role Responsibility:

An exciting opportunity now exists for an experienced Prison Director/General Manager.  This role is responsible for managing the maximum security establishment in a contemporary manner and for planning, organising, leading and managing the day-to-day operations of Port Phillip Prison (“PPP”).

The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills:

• Be an engaging leader that seeks to build strong relationships with all Stakeholders
• Extensive previous experience in a correctional environment;
• A forward thinking, innovative and strategic mind set with a demonstrable record of change management
• Sustained success in a senior modern correctional management role;
• Thorough working knowledge of legislation and regulations relating to corrections, occupational health and safety, human rights and equal employment;
• Extensive knowledge of all aspects of prison operations, including the management of complex and diverse prisoner profiles;
• Thorough understanding of emergency management protocols;
• Demonstrated experience in managing large budgets;
• An excellent combination of ‘business sense’ and ‘people skills’;
• Thorough understanding of the principles of human resource management; and
• Risk management.

This is a wonderful opportunity to make your mark and make a difference.  If you like a challenge and can build a positive, open team environment whilst running a successful private business, then we want to hear from you!

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a police security check.