Earn great pay plus an $8k sign-on bonus*
Full-time and casual roles available
Learn on the job - no experience needed
Enjoy stable, long‑term work in the public sector
Do you have a passion for making a difference in your community and want to work with a diverse range of people? This could be the job for you.
If you're a good communicator and enjoy achieving positive outcomes, then you have the qualities needed to become a prison officer.
You don't need any formal qualifications, your life experience is what matters in this role.
About the role
Prison officers support the rehabilitation of people in custody and help maintain the safety and security of the facility.
Most people in custody return to the community, and the focus of a prison officer is to create opportunities for them to make better decisions.
It's a challenging yet rewarding role that offers long‑term job stability, with ongoing training and real career development pathways.
$8,000 sign‑on bonus
New prison officers are now eligible for a sign‑on bonus of up to $8,000. Six months after commencing, you will receive a payment of $4,000. Then, after one year's full‑time employment, you will receive an additional payment of $4,000. Conditions apply, see website for details.
What's in it for you
* Earn up to $91,202 with a base salary of $63,469 plus penalty rates and overtime
* Annual salary increases, up to 5 weeks annual leave, 3 weeks personal leave and provisions for study leave
* 41 days comprehensive paid training (full time)
* Complete a Certificate III in Correctional Practice (Adult Custodial) which, once completed, will increase your base salary
* Relocation assistance of up to $10,000*
Information session
Join a free online information session to learn about the role from our panel of experts. Learn about daily life and have your questions answered by real‑life prison officers.
Let us know if you have any questions by emailing **************@hudson.com
*Regional relocation package for candidates relocating for the role. Conditions apply, see website for details.
At present we are prioritising recruitment to the following locations:
Locations based in the Geelong Region, Ararat, Castlemaine, or surrounding areas, or
Candidates willing to relocate to one of these regions. Financial relocation support of up to $10k is available.
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