The position of Project Officer, Kitchen Operational and Business Readiness is a key role that has been funded to support the Assistant Director of Prisons in planning, coordinating, and delivering various strategic and operational projects aligned with the future state for the new Risdon Kitchen Project.
This includes implementing self-catering and genuine meal choice initiatives for prisoners, while supporting the Department of Justice's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategies.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist in the development, implementation, and coordination of key strategic and operational projects.
* Provide advice, conduct research on various project issues, analyze best practice, and propose solutions to relevant Governance bodies.
* Explore and identify initial pilot opportunities for self-catering and genuine meal choices for prisoners and support their implementation.
* Develop documentation for project and business operational readiness, including project management, action, commissioning, and implementation plans.
The incumbent will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including the Strategic Infrastructure Projects team, to help manage, procure, and deliver furniture, fittings, and equipment for the New Risdon Kitchen Project.
About the Role
This is a fixed-term position for 18 months, working 73.50 hours per fortnight. The salary range is $96,584 pa, negotiable within this range based on experience in a similar role. Additional benefits include superannuation, access to salary sacrifice and salary packaging, annual leave, purchased leave, leave without pay, and State Service accumulated leave scheme.
Working Environment
The position is based at Risdon Vale in the Directorate building, offering a corporate working environment, free on-site parking, and access to the on-site staff gym.
Requirements
* Relevant tertiary qualifications in hospitality or project management.
For more information, please refer to the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents, available for download from the application link below.