Factory Manager / New Customer Development (Correctional Facility)

• Generous salary package and relocation assistance
  

• Join a global organisation and a team of dedicated professionals, committed to providing quality intervention services to prison inmates; via the provision of training and work-skills development in a factory setting
  

• Take your career to the next level with this amazing opportunity as part of a national organisation
  

• Make a 'tree change' to the Riverina - to Junee or Wagga - City convenience, in a Country location

• If you have a trade background, management/supervisory/customer relations experience and understand the essentials of how to 'balance the books' - this could be the job for you!
  

About Junee Correctional Centre

Junee Correctional Centre is a medium / minimum security institution for males located 450km south-west of Sydney and 40km from Wagga Wagga. It is the only privately run correctional centre in NSW.

The Centre can accommodate 790 inmates, 650 in medium security and 140 in minimum security. Inmates are held either in individual or two-up cells, with certain cells equipped to accommodate inmates in accordance with the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody.

In 2004, the NSW government approved a $5 million refurbishment of the Centre. These works included refurbishment of the kitchen areas, a new gatehouse, refurbishment of the intake and medical facilities and prisoners canteen, as well as a new staff amenities area. An upgrade of the in-cell inmate communication system was completed in early 2005. This a system allows inmates and staff to communicate easily and readily.

The installation of a methadone iris-scanner and dispensing system to increase the accuracy and speed of identifying and dosing inmates was also undertaken recently. It was local initiative, first trialled in 2002, and Junee was the first correctional centre in NSW to use the iris methadone dispensing system.

The Centre's hospital and Medical Clinic provides 24-hour medical services and inpatient care. It is staffed by registered nurses employed by The GEO Group Australia.

Junee also conducts a number of special programs including:

• Harm reduction, anger management, drug and alcohol discussion groups, and a HIV/AIDS program.
• A dedicated Koori specialist counsellor.
• NAIDOC celebrations to assist indigenous inmates to maintain links with family and their community.
• KAIROS - an interdenominational Christian program that establishes strong Christian communities among the prison population and provide inmates with positive experiences of religious renewal.
• Regular visits from Centrelink, Wesley Uniting (Inmate Employment Services), Aboriginal Health Services and local Aboriginal elders

About Junee

Junee is a quaint rural town set between rolling hills and the Murrumbidgee River. Situated south-west of Sydney, with a population of 5,000, Junee is a 'modern convenient lifestyle centre'.

Preserved historical buildings and modern new infrastructure are enjoyed by residents and visitors. The construction of a new recreation and aquatic centre is a reflection of the town's sporting interests and prowess, bringing enormous benefit to the people of Junee and surrounding district.

Junee is only 30 minutes drive from Wagga Wagga, 30 minutes drive from Charles Sturt University and 2.5 hours drive from Canberra.

About the Opportunity

If you're tired of city life, if you're ready to take on the next challenge and if you would like to make a contribution to the community, Junee Correctional Centre is seeking a Factory Manager / New Customer Development Officer  to join their team and manage their factory operations. (Please note, the official title of this role is Industries Development Manager)

Reporting directly to the Finance and Administration Manager and working within the Industries Area of the centre, this role will undertake direct and day-to-day responsibility for Industries. This will include operational coordination as well as the coordination of meaningful vocational employment for inmates in a safe and secure environment.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Ensuring inmates that have been classified to undertake meaningful employment are provided with opportunities to do so;
• Working closely with Riverina NSW TAFE to ensure that inmates employed in the Industries area undertake Vocational Training;
• Actively developing the Industries department to ensure production KPI's and budgets are met;
• Ensuring supply of furnished product to customers on time, within specifications and to a cost
• Ensuring all policies, procedures, assignment orders and other requirements are enforced as outlined by the General Manager of the Centre;
• Providing work schedules, training and development programs for inmates employed in relevant industries area; and
• Helping source customers and working for the Industries section.

Junee Correctional Centre is seeking applicants with supervisory and coordination experience in an industry environment. In addition, you will have an understanding of financial management, and factory logistics.

The successful candidate may have a trade background, and will certainly have 'hands on' technical ability. Previous business experience, combined with the confidence to manage a budget will be held in high regard.

Due to the nature of the role, you will need to have the ability to operate in a correctional setting, working directly with inmates and complying with the Centre's security procedures.

A current drivers licence is essential for this role, while a current First Aid Certificate will be held in high regard. You will also be required to pass a security clearance check.

The GEO Group is one of the leading private correctional and related services management companies in the world, therefore the successful candidates will reap the benefits of an infrastructure that can only be provided by a global industry leader.

The GEO Group Australia is regarded as an Employer of Choice and offers well-equipped, modern, safe working conditions. A supportive organisational culture, will maximise your job satisfaction.

An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful candidate, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Further benefits include:

• Relocation assistance will be negotiated if required
• Additional on the job hours can be converted to time-in-lieu
  
• Subsidised meals
• Uniforms provided
• Opportunities for company-funded study
• Free, secure car parking