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Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Awarded Department of Justice Commissioner's development secondment to the Office of the Inspector of Custodial Services inspection and research team for a 12 month period. Opportunity for a young leader in the Department to gain experience in the strategic issues facing Corrective Services.Duties included;- Planning and coordinating of inspections- Undertaking research for special project types as determined by the Inspector- Developing the scope of a review and draft reference… Show more Awarded Department of Justice Commissioner's development secondment to the Office of the Inspector of Custodial Services inspection and research team for a 12 month period. Opportunity for a young leader in the Department to gain experience in the strategic issues facing Corrective Services.Duties included;- Planning and coordinating of inspections- Undertaking research for special project types as determined by the Inspector- Developing the scope of a review and draft reference and methodology- Identifying key findings based on sound analysis and draft inspection report- Undertaking environmental scans to identify future issues, trends and best practice in custodial services- Providing advice to senior management on correction issues and custodial matters Show less

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Provided strategic operational oversight of the Casuarina Prison 512 bed expansion compound. Duties included;- Compound prisoner management; incident minuting, transfers and regimes- Staff performance monitoring- Chairperson for Multi-disciplinary Team meetings; approving prisoner intake for Mallee Rehabilitation Centre- Operational management of Mallee Rehabiliation Centre upon opening

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Initially, lead a project team tasked with provision of operational readiness and opening of the states first prison AOD unit (Mallee Rehabilitation Centre) and other 512 bed expansion units. Following opening, managed all operations of this compound.Duties included;- Project team lead; tasked with creation of local policies and procedures, unit operating models, staffing, logistics and supply of all items required for operational opening- Managed project completion and… Show more Initially, lead a project team tasked with provision of operational readiness and opening of the states first prison AOD unit (Mallee Rehabilitation Centre) and other 512 bed expansion units. Following opening, managed all operations of this compound.Duties included;- Project team lead; tasked with creation of local policies and procedures, unit operating models, staffing, logistics and supply of all items required for operational opening- Managed project completion and commissioning requirements, including ongoing contractor defect list- Built strong initial working relationships with AOD stakeholders; notably high level staff from Palmerston and Wungening- Supported development and implementation of Solid Steps AOD program- Retro-fitting Mallee Rehabiliation Centre to support the principles of a therapeutic community- Organization of exciting new training package for all Mallee Rehabiliation Centre staff; delivery of some training subjects- Provide operational leadership of staff and prisoner cohort within 512 expansion precinct Show less

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Second secondment to this role. Proactively lead a multi-disciplinary team of professionals, responsible for the management of at-risk prisoners, peer support and prisoner orientation programs.Duties included;- Operational management of specialist prison units, including; Crisis Care Unit, Health Centre and Observation Cells. Managed Multi-Purpose Unit in absence of dedicated manager- Created prison Additional Support Wing for vulnerable prisoners to reside- Chairperson of… Show more Second secondment to this role. Proactively lead a multi-disciplinary team of professionals, responsible for the management of at-risk prisoners, peer support and prisoner orientation programs.Duties included;- Operational management of specialist prison units, including; Crisis Care Unit, Health Centre and Observation Cells. Managed Multi-Purpose Unit in absence of dedicated manager- Created prison Additional Support Wing for vulnerable prisoners to reside- Chairperson of Prisoner Risk Assessment Group (PRAG) tasked with managing and reviewing prisoners considered at-risk of self harm or suicide. This team included Prisoner Counselling Services, Mental Health, Primary Health, Prison Support Officers, Custodial staff and Chaplaincy- Conduct risk analysis and provide support care plans for prisoners with mental illness, disability, cognitive impairment and other vulnerabilities.- Manage complex and high profile prisoners- Management of Peer Support group- Oversee delivery of prisoner orientation processes- Conduct internal reviews and audits, to ensure compliance with relevant departmental legislation Show less

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Acted as a consultant, providing operational advise to key stakeholders developing the Government's first dedicated prison Alcohol and Other Drug Unit and proposed Mental Health Unit at Casuarina Prison.Duties included;- Liaise with key stakeholders, including Project Directors, Mental Health Commission, Department of Finance and Infrastructure- Assisted with creation of service specifications, model of care and business cases for proposed units- Key member of multiple working… Show more Acted as a consultant, providing operational advise to key stakeholders developing the Government's first dedicated prison Alcohol and Other Drug Unit and proposed Mental Health Unit at Casuarina Prison.Duties included;- Liaise with key stakeholders, including Project Directors, Mental Health Commission, Department of Finance and Infrastructure- Assisted with creation of service specifications, model of care and business cases for proposed units- Key member of multiple working groups relating to Casuarina 512 bed expansion- Project workstream lead Show less

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

As per other secondment to this role.

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Conducted a high level review of Casuarina Prison industries department; aimed at increasing prisoner employment, alteration to management portfolios, restructuring of prisoner working day, ensuring reporting compliance and expanding production capabilities.Produced an extensive report highlighting current practice, functional deficiencies and provided recommendations for future improvement. Drove and facilitated change as per report recommendations.

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Oversaw the Prison's compliance with Departmental policy, whilst acting as focal point for creation of new local policy, local order reviews, official notices and operational orders.Duties included; - Central point for prisoner grievance management- Share Point and Total Offender Managements computer software administration- Facilitation of key reports including Security Critical Controls, Risk Management, CADS and Independent Visitor Reports- Oversight of all Freedom of… Show more Oversaw the Prison's compliance with Departmental policy, whilst acting as focal point for creation of new local policy, local order reviews, official notices and operational orders.Duties included; - Central point for prisoner grievance management- Share Point and Total Offender Managements computer software administration- Facilitation of key reports including Security Critical Controls, Risk Management, CADS and Independent Visitor Reports- Oversight of all Freedom of Information applications and approvals Show less

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Diploma, Project Management

Diploma, Leadership & Management

Diploma, Business

Certificate Iv, Training & Assessing