Earn up to $91,202 with base salary plus penalties
Work more hours over less days for a healthy work-life balance
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 valuable communicator and enjoy achieving positive outcomes, then you have the qualities needed to become a prison officer.
There are no specific qualifications needed, it's your life experience that counts in this role.
$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.
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.
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, 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, when completed, increases your base salary
- ✔ 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.
Corrections Victoria operates Victoria’s adult prison system. Corrections Victoria delivers targeted interventions that help reduce the risks of reoffending. We prioritise safety and manage rehabilitation programs that support behavioural change. By working with Corrections Victoria, you will join the team helping to make Victoria safer. Join a diverse team in a secure role with structured training, real career pathways, and a new challenge every day. Start with us and you can develop a career across the whole Victorian Public Service.
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