Job Summary
- Type: full-time
- Location: Suva
- Category: Public Service
- Closing Date: 2026-05-30
Key Responsibilities
- In accordance with section 130(5) of the Constitution of the Republic of Fiji (‘Constitution’) the Commissioner is responsible for the organisation and administration of the Fiji Corrections Service and the deployment and control of its operations.
- to appoint persons to the Fiji Corrections Service;
- to remove persons from the Fiji Corrections Service; and
- to take disciplinary action against persons in the Fiji Corrections Service.
- determine all matters pertaining to the employment of all staff in the Fiji Corrections Service, including:
- the terms and conditions of employment;
- the qualification requirements for appointment and the process to be followed for appointment, which must be an open, transparent and competitive selection based on merit;
- the salaries, benefits and allowances payable, in accordance with its budget as approved by Parliament; and
- the total establishment or the total number of staff that are required to be appointed, in accordance with the budget as approved by Parliament.
- The Commissioner is also responsible for the preparation and implementation of the Fiji Corrections Service strategic plan, including the annual corporate plan and the annual budget.
- The Commissioner must ensure that such plans incorporate detailed financial and physical operating needs of the Fiji Corrections Service to secure sufficient and timely resources from the Government.
Requirements
- To be appointed as the Commissioner, the Applicant must have extensive and relevant work experience in the Corrections Service field.
- A formal degree qualification in a relevant field from a recognised University is desirable.
- demonstrate the ability to think strategically and must be willing to work towards ensuring that the Fiji Corrections Service is recognised as an accountable and transparent organisation;
- have relevant skills and expertise to manage staff, resources and the correction system with sensitivity and integrity, and possess the appropriate leadership skills to manage and lead the Fiji Corrections Service to deliver and achieve a standard of excellence; and
- proven ability to manage relationships with all relevant stakeholders of the Fiji Corrections Service.
Salary
An attractive salary remuneration package shall be offered to the selected candidate.
How to Apply
- Posted to the Secretary of the Constitutional Offices Commission c/ – Office of the Solicitor-General, PO Box 2213, Government Buildings, Suva, Fiji;
- Hand delivered to the Secretary of the Constitutional Offices Commission c/ – Office of the Solicitor-General, 7th Floor, Suvavou House, Victoria Parade, Suva, Fiji; or
- Emailed to the email address: cocsecretariat@govnet.gov.fi
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