Ginna Webster

Ginna has been employed by the Tasmanian Department of Justice since 2002 and is currently Director, Community Corrections. Community Corrections is responsible for managing offenders on probation, parole and community service orders.

As Director, Ginna is responsible for the strategic direction of the organisation in working with offenders to reduce re-offending and contribute to a safer Tasmania.

Prior to moving to Community Corrections, Ginna worked in the Tasmania Prison Service as the Manager, Organisation Development. In this role she was responsible for staff training and professional development, policy, recruitment, project management and leadership development. From 2003 – 2006 Ginna managed the transition from the old Risdon Prison to the new Risdon Prison Complex.

From 1984 – 2002 Ginna worked for the Australian Customs Service in Hobart, Darwin, Sydney and Canberra. She worked for many years as a Detector Dog Handler before being appointed Inspector of the NSW Dog Unit, the largest unit in Australia. Just prior to leaving Customs Ginna was responsible for the Drug Detection Technology Training Unit, based in Canberra. During her time in Customs Ginna travelled to Fiji, New Zealand, Canada, USA and China in her capacity as both a trainer and a practitioner.

Ginna is a graduate of the Tasmanian Leaders Program; the Program aims to make Tasmania a better place to live, work, do business and contribute to the community through developing the state’s emerging leaders. Ginna enjoys travel, skiing, golf and bushwalking.

Ginna joined the Board in 2008.