- Lead a team that helps keep people and communities safe.
- Support prison officers while guiding people towards positive change.
- Work in a modern prison with advanced technology and strong rehabilitation programs.
- Build your leadership skills while making a real difference every day.
- 6 X Ongoing, full-time vacancies available, earning $85,787 - $98,651 per year, plus super.
What you will do
As senior prison officer, you will lead prison officers and help maintain a safe, secure and respectful prison.
You will coach your team, support rehabilitation and respond to daily operational needs with confidence.
You will:
- lead prison officers and support the safe daily operation of prison accommodation and security areas
- coach staff through training, feedback and regular performance conversations
- manage complex case loads and help people in custody work towards rehabilitation
- respond to incidents, direct emergency operations and maintain prison security
- prepare reports, complete records and promote safe work practices across your team.
About you
You must hold a current Victorian driver licence, or at least a P2 licence, before you start. You must also obtain a current Statement of Attainment for HLTAID011 Provide First Aid before commencement. You will need to complete Prison Officer Pre-Service Training if you have not already done so. A Certificate III in Correctional Practice (Custodial), or a similar qualification, is desirable.
You should also have:
- experience leading staff in a correctional or similar statutory setting
- knowledge of correctional legislation, policies and offender case management
- strong judgement, communication skills and the ability to solve problems
- resilience, leadership and a commitment to inclusion and rehabilitation.
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description.
If you have any further questions, feel free to email Wayne Landkroon at [email protected].
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.
How to apply
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Child safe statement of commitment
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.
