Job Description
Department: Corrective Services NSW
Location: Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000
Req ID: 81370
Commander Women’s Corrections Services
Based in Sydney. Other NSW locations may be considered by negotiation.
Ongoing position available
Total Remuneration Package Range starting from $247,865 – $272,811
Your role
The Commander, Women’s Corrections Services leads a high‑stakes, specialist operational environment focused on delivering safe, consistent and high‑quality services for women across custodial and community corrections. You will shape statewide operational direction for the women’s portfolio, provide expert custodial and rehabilitative advice, and influence critical decision‑making across Corrective Services NSW.
In this role, you will drive modern best practice in women‑centred corrections, build workforce capability, lift performance and culture, and ensure strong financial and operational stewardship. You will lead a geographically dispersed and diverse service environment, delivering meaningful impact on the safety, wellbeing and reintegration outcomes of women in CSNSW’s care.
What you’ll do
As the Commander, Women’s Corrections Services, you will:
Lead the development and delivery of a statewide strategy ensuring safe, consistent and high‑quality services for women in custody and community corrections.
Ensure rehabilitative, supportive and reintegration‑focused environments across all women’s prisons and community settings.
Oversee high‑quality security, custody and program delivery, ensuring efficient use of resources and achievement of operational outcomes. Provide strategic, tactical and operational advice on emerging risks, industrial matters, financial issues and complex operational challenges.
Oversee budget performance, manage financial risks and optimise resource use across the portfolio.
Mentor, support and performance‑manage senior managers across women’s centres to drive accountability, capability and culture.
Lead continuous improvement, cultural development and evidence‑based practice to enhance safety, wellbeing and reintegration outcomes for women.
Identify opportunities for operational efficiency, statewide consistency and strengthened governance across women’s facilities and services.
Oversee compliance, ethical practice, operational reviews, business continuity planning and legal reporting obligations.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Click here to read more about the role.
What we’re looking for
Extensive experience in corrective services or similar complex operational environments, including leadership of dispersed and multifaceted workforces.
Strong understanding of custodial and community corrections operations, particularly in relation to women’s needs and rehabilitative practice.
Proven ability to lead in high‑risk, legally regulated and politically sensitive environments.
Demonstrated capability managing competing priorities, operational complexity and significant internal and external stakeholder expectations.
Strong strategic thinking skills, with experience contributing to operational strategies, reforms and continuous improvement initiatives.
Highly developed communication, negotiation, influence and stakeholder management skills.
Strong financial acumen and experience managing substantial budgets and resources.
We do work that really matters
Corrective Services NSW delivers professional correctional services and programs to reduce reoffending and create safer communities. We manage inmates in custody and supervise offenders in the community, working closely with courts, releasing authorities and partner agencies to support rehabilitation, reintegration and community safety.
Are you ready to join us?
Click Apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role and an up‑to‑date résumé (maximum 5 pages).
Applications close: Thursday 19 March 2026 at 11:59pm AEST.
Got a question?
If you would benefit from an adjustment during the recruitment process or wish to discuss alternate application methods, please contact: DCJ Senior Executive Recruitment Team on seniorexecutiverecruitment@dcj.nsw.gov.au
Inclusion and Diversity
We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, women, LGBTIQ+ people and carers.
Other Information
A 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.
Please note that interviews are anticipated to take place between the 8th and 17th April 2026
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
Location: Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000
Req ID: 81370
Commander Women’s Corrections Services
Based in Sydney. Other NSW locations may be considered by negotiation.
Ongoing position available
Total Remuneration Package Range starting from $247,865 – $272,811
Your role
The Commander, Women’s Corrections Services leads a high‑stakes, specialist operational environment focused on delivering safe, consistent and high‑quality services for women across custodial and community corrections. You will shape statewide operational direction for the women’s portfolio, provide expert custodial and rehabilitative advice, and influence critical decision‑making across Corrective Services NSW.
In this role, you will drive modern best practice in women‑centred corrections, build workforce capability, lift performance and culture, and ensure strong financial and operational stewardship. You will lead a geographically dispersed and diverse service environment, delivering meaningful impact on the safety, wellbeing and reintegration outcomes of women in CSNSW’s care.
What you’ll do
As the Commander, Women’s Corrections Services, you will:
Lead the development and delivery of a statewide strategy ensuring safe, consistent and high‑quality services for women in custody and community corrections.
Ensure rehabilitative, supportive and reintegration‑focused environments across all women’s prisons and community settings.
Oversee high‑quality security, custody and program delivery, ensuring efficient use of resources and achievement of operational outcomes. Provide strategic, tactical and operational advice on emerging risks, industrial matters, financial issues and complex operational challenges.
Oversee budget performance, manage financial risks and optimise resource use across the portfolio.
Mentor, support and performance‑manage senior managers across women’s centres to drive accountability, capability and culture.
Lead continuous improvement, cultural development and evidence‑based practice to enhance safety, wellbeing and reintegration outcomes for women.
Identify opportunities for operational efficiency, statewide consistency and strengthened governance across women’s facilities and services.
Oversee compliance, ethical practice, operational reviews, business continuity planning and legal reporting obligations.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Click here to read more about the role.
What we’re looking for
Extensive experience in corrective services or similar complex operational environments, including leadership of dispersed and multifaceted workforces.
Strong understanding of custodial and community corrections operations, particularly in relation to women’s needs and rehabilitative practice.
Proven ability to lead in high‑risk, legally regulated and politically sensitive environments.
Demonstrated capability managing competing priorities, operational complexity and significant internal and external stakeholder expectations.
Strong strategic thinking skills, with experience contributing to operational strategies, reforms and continuous improvement initiatives.
Highly developed communication, negotiation, influence and stakeholder management skills.
Strong financial acumen and experience managing substantial budgets and resources.
We do work that really matters
Corrective Services NSW delivers professional correctional services and programs to reduce reoffending and create safer communities. We manage inmates in custody and supervise offenders in the community, working closely with courts, releasing authorities and partner agencies to support rehabilitation, reintegration and community safety.
Are you ready to join us?
Click Apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role and an up‑to‑date résumé (maximum 5 pages).
Applications close: Thursday 19 March 2026 at 11:59pm AEST.
Got a question?
If you would benefit from an adjustment during the recruitment process or wish to discuss alternate application methods, please contact: DCJ Senior Executive Recruitment Team on seniorexecutiverecruitment@dcj.nsw.gov.au
Inclusion and Diversity
We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, women, LGBTIQ+ people and carers.
Other Information
A 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.
Please note that interviews are anticipated to take place between the 8th and 17th April 2026
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Commander Women's Corrections Services position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Sydney offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
