Roles and Responsibilities in Goulburn

Representatives of the Prison Officers Vocational Branch (POVB) Executive attended Goulburn Correctional Centre to establish roles and responsibilities and update post duties into the Statement of Duties format.

Casual-to-Permanent Process

The POVB Executive has been consulting with Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW) to streamline the process by which casual staff can transition into permanent positions.

CSNSW is currently developing the policy.

Section 24s

The POVB has been in consultation with CSNSW regarding one-out C classification escorts. CSNSW has agreed that all C1 Cat 3 escorts will be two-out for the initial escort, with the arrangement reviewed after the inmate is admitted; subject to the risk assessment process.

Consultation on this issue continues, with the POVB Executive and Medical Escort Unit Delegates currently providing feedback to the department.

Shortland update

The proposed hybrid model for Shortland Correctional Centre has been submitted.

Shortland Correctional Centre is now awaiting feedback from CSNSW.

POVB and COVB meet over Roles and Responsibilities​

The POVB and Commissioned Officers Vocational Branch (COVB) Executives recently held a meeting at PSA House to discuss duties and roles.

The meeting aimed to provide a clear guide on the functions each branch will undertake moving forward. It was relatively positive, with common ground found on most issues.
More information will be provided once the process is complete.

Special Operations Group

Special Operations Group (SOG) has commenced consultation on a new SOG P28 to include Junee Correctional Centre within its staff profile. Four new delegates have stepped up at SOG to assist.

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POVB Executive

Chair Darren King

Vice Chair Andrew Brown

Country Vice Chair Nadina Avenell

Country Vice Chair Liz Reid

Secretary Tori-Lee Taylor

Assistant Secretary Gregory Clark

Overseer Delegate Gareth Ballard