What G4S can offer you
- An influential strategic role in our Senior Leadership Team
- Competitive remuneration: $120,000 p.a. + 12% Super ($134,400 package)
- Based onsite in our Administration Office outside Mount Gambier Prison
- Relocation assistance available for non-local candidates
About the role and team
In this HR Lead role at Mount Gambier Prison, you'll play an integral role in delivering business aligned, value-adding programs and solutions across a range of HR areas, including talent acquisition, performance management, learning and development, staff engagement, culture, and employee relations. You'll work in our Senior Leadership Team, working closely with our Prison General Manager, and reporting directly to the Director- Human Resources, who is based in our Melbourne Support Office.
You will be proactive in supporting the General Manager and Senior Leadership team in strategic and operational HR initiatives. Partnering with leaders and staff, you'll deliver commercial and pragmatic HR programs and solutions that align to the enterprise strategies and G4S Global HR Standards.
In this role you will:
- Lead the Mount Gambier Prison HR portfolio and design and deliver the HR management plan.
- Coach, advise and develop local managers in people management.
- Provide advice, training and guidance on policies, procedures, legislation and practices to internal stakeholders.
- Contribute to the development of site HR strategies and its effective alignment with the objectives of the business.
- Ensure effective continual implementation of performance management and employee appraisal systems
- Gather and analyse HR data, for reporting and presentation to management on HR-related metrics to support decision making.
- Keep on top of of legislative changes and topics related to employment, mitigating legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance
What we're looking for
- HR generalist experience in a dynamic environment where you had experience across the breadth of HR functions and matters
- Leadership skills with a focus on coaching and developing others
- Experience with data, analytics and reporting
- Commercially minded, assessing value of HR decisions, impact and delivery
- Sound conflict resolution and negotiation skills
The recruitment process
G4S runs a staged recruitment process that includes:
- Online Application: Apply online with your CV + a Cover Letter outlining your reasons for applying
- Phone Call: A 20-minute phone call with our Talent Advisor Allegra - to learn more about the role
- Interview: A 60-minute interview with two members of our team.
- Background Checks: A police check, 2 x reference checks, and a prison clearance.
About Mount Gambier Prison
G4S has operated Mount Gambier Prison (MGP) end-to-end since 1995, as a low to medium security campus style prison. Providing various work and education programs to male prisoners, our aim is to rehabilitate offenders and reduce re-offending. Accommodating 672 prisoners, our team at Mount Gambier Prison delivers safety, security, and respect for all prisoners in custody. There are numerous roles and opportunities for career development within the prison - with positions ranging from Correctional Officers, Industries Supervisors, Education Coordinators, Case Management Coordinators, Recreation Officers, Operational Support Officers, Management Roles, and Administration positions.
About Mount Gambier and the Limestone Coast
Mount Gambier, South Australia's largest regional city with a population of 35,724, is conveniently located almost midway between Adelaide (436 km) and Melbourne (441 km). The city offers a community-focused lifestyle and is well-equipped with educational facilities, including public and private primary and secondary schools, along with UniSA and TAFE SA campuses for various qualifications. Paired with affordable housing options, both rental and owned, it's easy to see why so many are choosing to make the move. Beyond the city, the broader Limestone Coast region boasts access to some of South Australia's finest coastline, offering safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing, and surf. This area is further enriched by a world-class wine region, abundant open spaces, outstanding national parks, and diverse sporting and recreational facilities.
About G4S Australia and New Zealand
G4S, An Allied Universal(R) Company is a leading security and facility services company that provides proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver tailored, integrated security solutions. With a workforce of approximately 800,000 employees worldwide and over 2,000 across Australia and New Zealand, we leverage global best practices to help deliver our promise locally: keeping people safe so our communities can thrive. We partner with Government, industries and law enforcement agencies to deliver Integrated Security and Justice Services across a diverse range of portfolios, including Port Phillip Prison, Mount Gambier Prison, Prisoner Transport Operations, Court Security, Custody Centres, Corporate Security, Mobile Speed Cameras, our Support Offices, and more.
For more information about G4S Australia and New Zealand, please visit g4s.com.au. To explore a career with G4S, please visit g4s.com/careers-anz. To hear directly from our staff about why they enjoy working at G4S, visit g4s.com/careers-anz/life-at-g4s.
