EMPLOYMENT

Prison Officer Earn up to $85,967 with a base salary of $59,825 plus penalty rates and overtime Annual salary increases, 5 weeks annual leave, 3 weeks personal leave and provisions for study leave 41 days paid full-time training Complete a Certificate III in Correctional Practice (Adult Custodial) Join a supportive team and a culture focussed on career progression New $5,000 sign-on bonus New prison officers are now eligible for a bonus of up to $5,000. Six months after commencing, you will receive a payment of $2,500. Then, after one year’s full-time employment, you will receive an additional payment of $2,500. This incentive is designed to attract the best new prison officers and encourage you to explore all aspects of the role. About the role Becoming a prison officer Department of Justice and Community Safety Victoria offers you a secure career with a competitive salary and a focus on a healthy work-life balance. 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 Whatever work background you’re from – retail, hospitality, administration, construction, education, healthcare, manufacturing or community services (to name a few) - your experience has already set you up to succeed in this role. If you're keen on a move to metro or country Victoria and are offered an ongoing role, you may be eligible for reimbursement of up to $10,000 to help with costs like travel, freight, temporary housing and storage. Talk to our recruitment team about how this support may apply to you. Please note that the below prisons are currently at capacity. If you wish to apply for these facilities, we will place you in our candidate pool ready for placement once positions become available. We can also suggest another location that is appropriate to you. Beechworth Correctional Centre Dame Phyllis Frost Centre (Women only) Through our commitment to diversity and equality, we are actively engaged in promoting and maintaining a safe and inclusive work environment where all employees are respected, valued and supported. We proactively seek to build and maintain a workforce which reflects the diverse community we serve, which includes people of any gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, with a disability, and varied cultural backgrounds. Information session Join an online information session and learn about daily work activities and how penalty rates and overtime can significantly increase your take-home pay. It’s also a great chance to ask your questions about applying and how the recruitment process works. Book now Let us know if you have any questions, email us at prisonofficershudson.com LGBTI Jobs is Australia’s national job board dedicated to assisting Lesbian, Gay, Transgender, Transexual graduates and jobseekers connect with organisations actively engaged in LGBTI inclusion initiatives.