Occupation: Prison and corrective services
Location: Loddon Mallee - Loddon
Reference: DJCS/1924736MAY
At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we're looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We're all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we'd love to hear from you.
The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children's rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
We're proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?
* Train and supervise people working in prison and play an active role in preparing them for post release.
* Ongoing, Full-Time Opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
* COG Grade 2B: $85,787 - $98,651 plus superannuation.
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking an Industry Officer - Kitchen/Catering to provide a critical role within Custodial Operations Unit.
About the Business Unit
Located at Castlemaine, Loddon Prison is a 477 bed Medium Security Prison for sentenced male prisoners. Adjacent to Loddon Prison is Middleton, a 236 bed Restricted Minimum‐Security Prison for sentenced male prisoners. The focus of both prisons is rehabilitation via individual case management, employment, education, training and the provision of programs and targeted interventions to address offending behaviour and promote the development of prosocial behaviour. Both prisons provide contemporary and quality correctional services that prepare prisoners for transition and reintegration.
About the Role
As an Industry Officer - Kitchen, you will train and supervise people working in prison kitchens. You will support safe, high quality food operations and help meet daily targets and prepare people for jobs after release.
Responsibilities
* guide day‐to‐day kitchen work and meet production and service targets
* keep stock, records and orders accurate and up to date
* apply safe work systems and follow all prison rules and laws
* supervise, train and assess people using tools and equipment safely
* support rehabilitation goals through coaching, reports and teamwork
Qualifications & Requirements
You should have relevant kitchen, food processing or catering experience, ideally supported with qualifications.
You should also have:
* safe food handling knowledge
* good computer skills and ability to learn new systems
* clear communication skills and respect for different people
* sound problem solving and ability to follow set rules
You must have completed prison officer pre‐service training, or be willing to do so.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre‐employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
If you have any further questions, feel free to email kushal.khamar@justice.vic.gov.au.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.
Child safe statement of commitment
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.
Applications close Wednesday 27 May 2026 at 11.59pm
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