NEW $8,000 sign-on bonus for eligible new prison officers
Competitive salary plus penalty rates and overtime
5 weeks annual leave plus 3 weeks personal leave
Multiple positions available across regional and metro facilities
- Fully paid training provided
Do you have a passion for making a difference in the community, and want to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment? This could be the job for you.
If you're a good communicator and enjoy achieving positive outcomes, you have the qualities needed to become a prison officer.
There are no specific qualifications needed, but you must be an Australian or NZ citizen or hold Australian permanent residency. You must also hold an Australian driver's licence (minimum P2).
About the role
Prison officers are essential to the operation of the prison and play a key part in the success of our prisoner rehabilitation programs. 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
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.
NEW $8,000 sign-on bonus
New prison officers are now eligible for a 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.
What's in it for you
Earn up to $91,620 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)
Regional relocation assistance of up to $10,000 for a move to regional Victoria (conditions apply, see website or speak to our recruitment team for details)
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.
Let us know if you have any questions by emailing [email protected]
