EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Fulham Correctional Centre
About The GEO Group Australia
The GEO Group is the country's leading provider of outsourced correctional services, operating in VIC. We aim to deliver better corrections and create safer communities. We focus on providing a continuum of care and integration of services to make a real difference in the lives of people we work with. As a Registered Training Provider (number ****), GEO offers a wide variety of training programs which are nationally accredited.
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About Fulham Correctional Centre
Fulham Correctional Centre is in Sale, VIC, 200km east of Melbourne.
Fulham has been continually managed by GEO on behalf of Corrections Victoria since opening in ****. It is Victoria's largest regional Correctional Centre.
Fulham's primary role is to house up to **** adult male prisoners safely and securely and progress their sentence plans by delivering a comprehensive range of education, vocational training, reintegration, and offending behaviour programs. Together, these lower a prisoner's risk of reoffending and increase the likelihood of successful community reintegration.
A key area of Fulham's operations is the Nalu Transition Community. Located next to the main prison site, Nalu's 68 prisoners benefit from an intensive program of community reparation, leadership / teamwork challenges and preparation for reintegration into the community.
With casual, full time and part time opportunities, the services at Fulham Correctional Centre can be broken down into the following departments :
Custodial Services
The main position within the Custodial Services Department is that of a Correctional Officer. The recruitment process to be selected as a Trainee Correctional Officer includes psychometric testing, an interview, pre-employment medical and reference checks. If successful, you undertake an intensive 8-week, full time training course before graduating as a Correctional Officer. Intakes of Trainee Correctional Officers are completed as required, usually 1-2 times per year.
Administration
Positions within the Finance & Administration Department can include Accountant, Administrative Support Officers, Stores Officer, and Procurement Officer. Administrative Support Officers undertake a wide range of duties across several departments, including Prisoner Canteen, Accounts Payable, Prisoner Monies, Finance, Mail Room, Records, Custodial Services, Rehabilitation & Reintegration, Health Services, Vocational Services, Reception, Visits, Human Resources and Rosters.
Health Services
The Health Services Department delivers quality, safe and evidence-based health services to the prisoners. Positions can include Registered Nurse, Enrolled Nurse, Psychiatric Nurse, Health Promotions Nurse, Medication Assisted Treatment of Opioid Dependence Nurse, Dental Nurse, General Practitioner, and a range of Administrative Support positions.
Food Services
A Catering Officer is required to hold a minimum of Certificate III in Cookery / Bakery and is responsible for supervising prisoner employees in the provision and deployment of high-quality food services to the prisoners and staff at the Centre. Catering officers work Monday - Sunday with no nightshift or split shifts required.
Rehabilitation and Reintegration
The R&R Department provide a range of programs that support prisoners to reduce their risk of re-offending and increase positive community reintegration outcomes. Clinical positions within this department include Psychologist (Provisional & Registered), Social Worker, Counsellor, and Occupational Therapist in addition to Aboriginal Wellbeing Officers and a range of Administrative Support positions.
Vocational Services
The primary positions within the Vocational Services Department are Maintenance Officers and Trades Officers. Ideally, you will hold a trade qualification, along with industry experience, and are responsible for providing small repairs and maintenance to all departments within the Centre, in addition educating and providing supervision of small groups of prisoners who conduct maintenance duties around the prison.
What we offer
A safe and secure working environment
Subsidised Gym Membership via Fitness Passport for a healthier lifestyle
Flexibility
An opportunity to work in a progressive service delivery environment
Continuous skills and professional development opportunities
Career progression
Relocation support services may be available depending on circumstances
Competitive salaries
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
How to apply
Interested in being considered for a career with The GEO Group at Fulham Correctional Centre? Submit your Expression of Interest today
We ask that you complete a short questionnaire below, as part of the application process.
At the end of the questionnaire, you will be required to upload a current resume, outlining your skills and experience in your chosen area.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are highly encouraged to apply
GEO is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer
To find out more about the role, please contact the Human Resources Officer at Fulham Correctional Centre on (option 9) or via .
Please be aware that this is an Expression of Interest, valid for 6 months only,and is not an application for a specific role within the Centre.
Should a suitable vacancy arise, we may contact you via your nominated details. However, we encourage you to keep an eye on our website for advertised vacancies.
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