Overview
Contribute to life‐changing outcomes that benefit people, families and communities
Work within a values-driven organisation committed to positive outcomes for people in our care
Lead skilled, passionate multidisciplinary teams with scope for innovation
Full Time Salary $154,000- $159,000 plus Superannuation (salary based on experience)
About The Opportunity
As the Rehabilitative Services Manager, you will oversee a suite of integrated services including clinical programs, offending behaviour interventions, substance use and wellbeing support, cultural identity programs, family connection services, and faith‐based initiatives.
You will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring services are high‐quality, evidence‐based, trauma‐informed and aligned with Ravenhall's reintegration objectives.
Working closely with the Senior Rehabilitation and Reintegration Manager, you will shape service design, oversee contract‐delivered programs, enhance data collection and reporting systems, and ensure seamless coordination between custodial, case management, community and post‐release supports.
Your Key Responsibilities
Are you a strategic, values‐driven leader with a passion for rehabilitation, evidence‐based practice, and improving reintegration outcomes? Join us at Ravenhall Correctional Centre, Victoria's largest and most contemporary correctional facility, where our Continuum of Care model is transforming lives and strengthening communities.
We are seeking an experienced Rehabilitative Services Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team delivering high‐impact rehabilitative, clinical, wellbeing and culturally responsive programs for people in custody. This pivotal leadership role plays a critical part in reducing re‐offending, enhancing continuity of care, and supporting successful transitions back into the community.
You will:
* Lead, mentor and manage multidisciplinary rehabilitation teams.
* Oversee the design, delivery and evaluation of evidence‐based rehabilitation and reintegration programs.
* Manage operational and financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting and reporting.
* Ensure high standards of data integrity, compliance, governance and clinical accountability.
* Drive service outcomes focused on reducing recidivism and strengthening reintegration pathways.
* Build strong, collaborative relationships with internal teams and Alliance partners.
* Support continuity of care through integrated pre‐ and post‐release planning.
* Represent rehabilitation services at operational, strategic and cross‐agency forums.
For more information about the role, please review the Position Description.
Our Unique Setting
Ravenhall Correctional Centre is a national leader in rehabilitation, offering an integrated service system that spans in‐custody treatment through to post‐release support. With diverse prisoner profiles, specialist units, and strong partnerships with respected sector organisations, the work is both challenging and deeply meaningful.
Working in this role means playing a central part in GEO's mission to help people turn their lives around and supporting the teams who deliver that impact every day.
Please note: This role is based within correctional settings and will involve direct engagement with prisoners. A security clearance is required.
For more information about our organisation visit our website www.geogroup.com.au
About You
You are a confident and compassionate leader with the ability to inspire professional teams in a complex operating environment. You bring:
* A tertiary qualification in psychology, social work, counselling, behavioural science, or a related discipline.
* Professional registration (where applicable).
* Demonstrated leadership experience within rehabilitation, clinical, community or correctional settings.
* Strong understanding of substance use treatment, wellbeing interventions, and reintegration theory.
* Knowledge of the Good Lives Model, Risk-Need-Responsivity principles, and "what works" evidence in reducing re‐offending.
* Experience driving service quality, governance, data reporting and program evaluation.
* Excellent communication, relationship‐building and stakeholder engagement skills.
* A commitment to trauma‐informed, culturally responsive and ethical practice.
The Rewards: Investing in Your Career and Wellbeing
Joining GEO means being part of a team committed to professional excellence and making a real difference. We offer a compelling range of benefits:
* Professional development opportunities (including further education sponsorship)
* Competitive salary and free parking
* Employee Assistance Program
* Staff gym
* Subsidised meals
* Fitness Passport to promote wellbeing. Discounted gym and pool access for members and their families to over 1500 fitness facilities across Australia.
* Discounted Private Health Insurance (Medibank Private)
Ready to Lead the Future of Rehabilitation and Reintegration at RCC?
If you are a leader passionate about improving rehabilitation and reintegration outcomes across correctional settings, we welcome your application.
Submit your application via GEO Group Australia careers portal, including a resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.
Pre-employment checks include:
* In-person or virtual interview
* Reference checks
* Fit2Work and National Police Certificate
* Pre-employment medical and fitness assessment
Please note that clearance processes can take 6-8 weeks.
For more information, contact:ravenhallcareers@geogroup.com.au
Applications close at 11:59pm, Sunday 15 March 2026
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
We are always looking for people to join our company who share the values that we stand for:
INTEGRITY RESPECT ACCOUNTABLE AGILE INNOVATIVE
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