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Deputy Court Security Manager Ventia Lagrange, Western Australia, Australia As part of our ongoing contract with the Department of Justice, Ventia offers a rare opportunity for a qualified and experienced Deputy Court Security Manager to join the Broome Courthouse team in WA. About the Role This role will see you as a critical member of the Management team, where you will provide vital support to the Care & Security Manager and assist in the delivery of an effective and efficient court operation and support the development of your team. In addition, you will ensure the correct deployment of staff across the region and be responsible for the daytoday performance of the Care & Custody Officers under your control, as well as the management of custody areas within court. This position requires attendance at a 6week training course covering Ventias policies and procedures, beginning on 27th January 2026. About You You are approachable, possess excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and naturally adopt a collaborative and teambased approach to people management. You are analytical, a natural leader, and can drive and embed best practice service delivery through commitment of our people. You possess excellent organisational capabilities, can identify and prioritise problems, generate solutions and work collaboratively to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. You have a high degree of motivation, energy and initiative, with the capacity to deal with multiple and often conflicting priorities. Your Duties Supervise staff in the manned court area Prepare duty rosters, including allocating daily duties and staff Keep abreast of and promote best practice trends to ensure they are embedded with the highest standard of governance, quality & compliance, via regular engagement with staff Supervise the handling of Persons in Custody to ensure they are dealt with in a caring and humane manner Maintain a direct relationship with the Control function that manages the operation Liaise with the Court Coordinator on all staffing matters Check all warrants and other relevant official paperwork in your delegated court Ensure that all courts within the cluster are effectively manned Positively contribute to a diverse, inclusive and fair work environment, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment Skills and Experience Certificate III in Corrective Practice Control and Restraint qualified Senior First Aid and CPR or equivalent Demonstrated experience supervising and supporting staff, preferably within a custodial environment Commitment to continuous improvement and customer focused quality service delivery Thorough knowledge of the PIC court and custody business Excellent interpersonal skills and strong leadership potential Great computer skills for reporting; ensure the data capture management system (ePEMS) is kept up to date Great communication skills to engage with stakeholders including courts and police The ability to problem solve and act on own initiative The desire to form part of a wider team operating across the contract Applicants must be flexible (working hours) and have a positive outlook Hold a Manual Driving Licence (MR or above high desirable) Additional Requirements Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills A nonjudgmental, empathetic approach to Persons in Custody High focus on safety and security awareness Ability to maintain a reasonable level of fitness for the role Manual Driving Licence Desirable (HR, MR licence or F Extension category highly desirable for operating vehicles carrying passengers) Willingness to travel (road and air) Other Mandatory Conditions Australian Permanent Resident or Citizen Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Federal Police Check, Criminal History Check and Working with Children Check Undergo a preemployment medical including a drug and alcohol test How To Apply To apply, click the Apply button to complete your application. We are keen to increase diversity across our business, and we encourage women and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply. About the Company Ventia is one of Australasias largest dedicated infrastructure service providers. Our clients are the owners and operators of major infrastructure that is critical to our communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr