Are you ready to lead strategic HR initiatives in one of Victoria’s most dynamic and impactful correctional environments?
Ravenhall Correctional Centre, Victoria's largest prison for adult males, is seeking a dynamic Human Resources Manager to drive workforce excellence, foster a values-driven culture, and lead a high-performing HR team. This is a rare opportunity to influence organisational development, employee wellbeing, and operational success in a setting that prioritises rehabilitation and reintegration.
As HR Manager, you will work closely with the General Manager and senior leadership to provide strategic and operational leadership across all HR functions including:
- Workforce planning and organisational development
- Talent acquisition and retention strategies
- Learning and capability building
- Employee relations and industrial strategy
- Performance, culture, and engagement
- Health, safety, and wellbeing
- HR governance, compliance, and reporting
- Payroll, rostering, and workforce systems
For more information on the role, please review the Position Description.
We are looking for an experienced HR professional with:
- Tertiary qualification in Human Resource Management or a related field
- Minimum 7 years' experience in a human resources, preferably in service or facilities-based environments.
- Proven leadership and supervisory capabilities.
- Strong knowledge of employment legislation and compliance.
- Experience in unionised environments and enterprise agreement negotiations.
- A passion for building inclusive, safe, and high-performing workplaces.
Ravenhall is an innovative facility focused on rehabilitation for young adults, Aboriginal prisoners, and those with complex mental health needs. Its unique campus-style design underpins GEO's Continuum of Care philosophy, which extends post-release through GEO’s Community Reintegration Centre. Working here means you're supporting the people who drive this critical mission forward.
Please Note: This role is situated within a correctional setting and will involve direct contact with prisoners. Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is mandatory.
For more information about our organisation visit our website www.geogroup.com.au
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)
- VCEA (Victorian Correctional Employees Association)
Lead the way in shaping a safer, more inclusive future by clicking on the "Apply" button to proceed through the application questionnaire, and attach a cover letter and a current resume.
Employment at Ravenhall Correctional Centre is subject to the successful completion of clearances and pre-employment checks prior to commencement. The application process has several stages, and should your application advance, you will be expected to engage in the following steps:
- In-Person (preferred) or Virtual Interview Attendance
- Reference checks will be conducted following the interview
- Fit2Work and National Police Certificate Authority Clearance which will be covered by our organisation
- Pre-Employment Medical and Fitness Assessment, which will be covered by our organisation
Important: Please note that Pre-Employment clearance can take approximately 6-8 weeks.
To be considered for this role, applicants must submit a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and a current resume.
For any enquiries, or to discuss these positions in more detail please contact [email protected]
Applications close at 11:59pm Tuesday 30 June 2026.
Please note* This is a progressive campaign and interviews may commence prior to the closure of the advertisement.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are 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
