Recommendation 1
Determine a clear and evidence-based formula for calculating staffing requirements at each site. Track and assess these regularly based on changes to the prison population.
Recommendation 2
Dedicate adequate infrastructure to the Health and Wellbeing, and Rehabilitation and Reintegration portfolios in each prison to allow consistent delivery of on-site services.
Recommendation 3
Review and address reports of harassment, bullying, and victimisation to ensure staff felt safe and supported in their role.
Recommendation 4
Review organisational structures and resourcing to ensure all clinical positions have consistent access to a level of clinical and personal supervision that meets contemporary professional practice standards.
Recommendation 5
Engage external representatives – such as professional bodies and tertiary institutions – to inform working groups targeting staffing needs and the development of recruitment and retention strategies.
Recommendation 6
Realign salary and conditions for roles with the Health and Wellbeing, and Rehabilitation and Reintegration portfolios that are comparable to similar sectors of the market.