Ravenhall is Victoria’s largest, medium security prison for adult sentenced and unsentenced males. Its contemporary campus-style design provides a safe and humane environment that enables and nurtures GEOs Continuum of Care operating philosophy.
Ravenhall also has a dedicated Forensic Mental Health Unit, a specialised Closed Supervision Unit for prisoners with significant challenging behaviours, and a small Mission Based Unit for prisoners who have never been in custody before. In recognition of the importance of Continuum of Care, Ravenhall extends its presence into the community by providing ex-prisoners with access to post-release support at GEO’s Community Reintegration Centre.
With key focus on young adult offenders, Aboriginal and those with complex and mental health needs, prisoners at Ravenhall have significant opportunities to engage in work, education, programs and services, through an evidence based approach to reduce re-offending.
Ravenhall’s unprecedented emphasis on offender rehabilitation and reintegration is evidenced through collaborative and integrated relationships with key Alliance service partners including Forensicare, GEO HealthCare Plus, YMCA, Honeywell and Bendigo Kangan Institute of Tafe.
To learn more about Ravenhall Correctional Centre, click here.
As a Catering Officer, you will be responsible for the provision and development of a range of high-quality food services in a hygienic, cost effective and nutritious manner for the staff and prisoners at Ravenhall Correctional Centre.
You will primarily be responsible for:
- Ensuring an adequate supply of produce is available 7 days per week.
- Ensuring that prisoners meet industry standards for personal hygiene.
- Ensuring that enough prisoners are rostered on the shift to meet the daily operational requirements.
- Supervise prisoners and give clear instructions and direction to assist with the preparation, production and distribution of food.
- Ensuring that all relevant legislation relating to corrections and food service is adhered to.
- Ensuring that no meal is tampered with.
- Ensuring that prisoners are disciplined according to GEO policy.
- Supervising the safe use of equipment and ensure that prisoners wear the correct personal protective equipment.
- Immediately reporting any equipment breakages or tool discrepancies to the Catering Supervisor or Manager.
- Completing all relevant paperwork and reports as required.
- Implementing sound OH&S procedures and practices consistent with Australian/ New Zealand Standards ISO 45001 to ensure safety is at the forefront of all planning.
- Ensuring a detailed training plan is developed for all industry equipment and all safety operation procedures are highlighted.
- Ensuring every prisoner is fully trained and competent in the proper operation of any equipment prior to operation and that the training is duly recorded.
To succeed in this role, you will possess the following:
- A working knowledge of large kitchens in the capacity of professional chef/cook and the ability to “multi task” in the kitchen.
- Experience in bulk cooking procedures.
- Food Safety Supervisor Accreditation Level 1 or higher.
- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.
- Good decision-making skills and the ability to work without supervision.
- Ability to work in a team environment with other staff and prison employees with the ability to communicate effectively with people from varying backgrounds.
- Ability to operate all tools and equipment in the kitchen.
- Be able to understand and operate different types of machinery and equipment as required.
- Sound knowledge of OH&S requirements.
- Current forklift licence.
- Flexible to work on a 7-day roster including weekends and public holidays
For further information about this role and download a copy of Position Description, please click here.
Joining GEO is your chance to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of prisoners, their families and the community. Benefits of working for GEO include but are not limited to:
- Role diversity and internal career progression opportunities
- Ongoing professional development opportunities (including further education sponsorship)
- Flexible working arrangements
- Competitive salary and rewards scheme
- Free parking
- Employee Assistance Program
- Staff gym
Subsidised meals
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Please note: Only permanent Australian residents, Australian citizens or candidates with unrestricted visas and the right to work in Australia are eligible to apply for these positions.
Important: Please note that Pre-Employment clearance can take up to approximately 6-8 weeks.
To be considered for this role, applicants must submit a cover letter and a current resume.
For any enquiries, or to discuss these positions in more detail please contact [email protected]
Applications close at 11:59 pm, Wednesday 29 July 2026
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