* $8,000 sign-on bonus*
* Multiple positions available
* Regional relocation assistance of up to $10,000 available
* Fully paid on-the-job training
* Start your secure career 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.
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 and is considered one of the best kept secrets in all of Victoria.
There are no specific qualifications needed, but you must be an Australian or NZ citizen or hold Australian permanent residency. You must also hold an Australian driver's licence (minimum P2).
$8,000 sign-on bonus
New prison officers are now eligible for a 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)
Regional relocation assistance of up to $10,000 for a move to regional Victoria*
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.
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