Cluster Units Manager

Cluster Units Manager Sentence Management Operations Administration Clerk Grade 7/8 24hrs Lodgement Processing UnitCorrective Services NSWLocation Francis Greenway Complex Employment Type - Ongoing, Full TimeSalary - $113,573 - $ 125,719pa + Superannuation + Leave LoadingHybrid working model available Monday to Friday Rotating Shifts 8am-4pm & 10am to 6pmAbout the RoleAre you an experienced and innovative leader looking to provide professional management and support to an established team?CSNSW now require you to come on board and manage the day-to-day provision of high quality, professional and timely Sentence Administration service delivery within a Clustered Correctional operational area, to key stakeholders including Correctional centres, court complexes, Community Corrections staff, the public, and government and non-government agencies from NSW and external jurisdictionsThe successful candidate will be responsible for providing support to inmates and staff. The duties and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:Supervise, lead and mentor administration staff within a set clusterCoordinate and deliver results in accordance with legislation, policy and practiceApply agency administrative systems, procedures and methods that are in line with organisational standardsWork on process improvement projects to balance competing demands and determine priorities Coordinate the allocation of resources within the team and negotiation with other managersThorough working knowledge in relation to the detention and release of inmates.Working knowledge and experience in the interpretation of complex and changing legislation and understanding of the NSW Criminal Justice SystemAbout YouConfidence and the ability to work well under pressure will see you succeed in this role. Your strong leadership skills and experience will help you support the team whilst managing conflicts using existing conflict resolution practices. You will always display and act with integrity whilst providing a positive customer service to identify issues and find appropriate solutions. If you are looking for a challenge and see yourself as productive leader with exceptional communication skills, wait no longer and apply nowHold a current Driver licence and willingness to travel while performing this role as travel may be requiredDownload the role description.We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.We do work that really mattersWorking for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We''re focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It''s work that really matters.Are you ready to join us?Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date rsum (maximum 5 pages). You must also answer the two (2) pre-screening questions on the application page. Describe what approaches have worked for you when training new or existing staff. How do you know that the training has been effective?Explain a change that you have contributed to, the difficulties faced and how you overcame them?Applications close: 25 January 2026 at 11.59pmGot a question?For more information about the role or what it''s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Natalie Buttigieg via If you''ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please contact Aeron Santos via Other InformationA talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.For more information visit Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website.Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruitWe continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

Created: 2026-02-02