Benefits of the role
· Earn up to $85,967 with a base salary of $59,825 plus penalty rates and overtime
· $5k sign-on bonus and up to $10k relocation assistance available
· Full time and casual roles across metro and regional Victoria
· Generous leave allowances
· 41 days paid full-time training
· Complete a Certificate III in Correctional Practice (Adult Custodial)
· Join a supportive team and a culture focussed on career progression
New $5,000 sign-on bonus!
New prison officers are now eligible for a bonus of up to $5,000. Six months after commencing, you will receive a payment of $2,500. Then, after one year’s full-time employment, you will receive an additional payment of $2,500. This incentive is designed to attract the best new prison officers and encourage you to explore all aspects of the role.
About the role
Becoming a prison officer Department of Justice and Community Safety offers you a secure career with a competitive salary and a focus on a healthy work-life balance. Your work will be dynamic, and every day will be different. You will:
• Be a positive influence on prisoners
• Support prisoner rehabilitation through case management
• Protect the safety and security of staff and prisoners
About you
Every person has the potential to make a good prison officer. We’re after team players with great communication skills who are motivated to see people succeed.
Whatever work background you’re from – retail, hospitality, administration, construction, education, healthcare, manufacturing or community services (to name a few) - your experience has already set you up to succeed in this role.
You need to be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or hold Australian permanent residency, and you must hold a current minimum P2 driving licence.
Relocation Assistance
If you're keen on a move to metro or country Victoria and are offered an ongoing role, you may be eligible for reimbursement of up to $10,000 to help with costs like travel, freight, temporary housing and storage. Talk to our recruitment team about how this support may apply to you.
Please note that the below prisons are currently at capacity. If you wish to apply for these facilities, we will place you in our candidate pool ready for placement once positions become available. We can also suggest another location that is appropriate to you.
· Beechworth Correctional Centre
· Dame Phyllis Frost Centre (Women only)
· Dhurringile
Information sessions
Join an online information session and learn about daily work activities from prison officers. It’s a great chance to ask your questions about applying and how the recruitment process works.
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Let us know if you have any questions, email us at mailto:prisonofficers@hudson.com
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