Aboriginal Wellbeing Officer

Geo Group; Melbourne; In loco; AUD 88.000 - 94.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Novated Lease

Flexible working arrangements

Free parking

Employee Assistance Program

Staff gym

Subsidised meals

Fitness Passport

Descrizione del lavoro

Ravenhall Correctional Centre is seeking an Aboriginal Wellbeing Officer to support Aboriginal men on their custody journey and during reintegration. The role focuses on culturally safe wellbeing support, cultural identity, and community connection within GEO Group Australia’s Continuum of Care framework.

This Aboriginal designated position emphasizes collaboration with Elders, ACCOs, and community services to create pathways for positive change and reduce reoffending through evidence-based

Competenze

• Experience supporting Aboriginal men through custody journeys.
• Ability to provide culturally safe wellbeing support.
• Strong advocacy for culturally responsive services.

Mansioni

• Meet with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people on arrival and support induction.
• Provide culturally appropriate wellbeing support, especially during crises.
• Help strengthen connection to culture, family and community.
• Assist with family reconnection and reintegration planning.
• Contribute to case management plans and coordinate with ACCOs and community services.

Conoscenze

Cultural safety

Crisis support

Advocacy

Formazione

Community Services/Social Work

Descrizione del lavoro

Ravenhall Correctional Centre | Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

Walk alongside our people. Strengthen culture. Create pathways for change.

Salary Range $88,063 - $94,185 Base + Superannuation

This is an Aboriginal designated position, classified under 'special measures' of section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.

Are you passionate about supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to reconnect with culture, family, community and Country?

Ravenhall Correctional Centre is seeking a dedicated Aboriginal Wellbeing Officer to play a vital role in supporting Aboriginal men throughout their custody journey and as they prepare to successfully reintegrate into the community.

This is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be a source of strength, guidance and cultural connection for people seeking positive change.

At Ravenhall Correctional Centre, Rehabilitation and Reintegration Services is creating exciting new opportunities for people who want their work to make a real difference.

Our redesigned services brings specialist expertise closer to the frontline, strengthens support from custody to community and creates clearer pathways for professional growth. It is more connected, more responsive and built to achieve stronger outcomes for people with diverse and complex needs.

Bring your expertise, ideas and commitment to change. Join a collaborative evidence-based team shaping the future of rehabilitation and reintegration at Ravenhall Correctional Centre where your work changes lives, strengthens communities and makes a difference every single day.

About The GEO Group Australia

We are the country's leading provider of outsourced correctional services, operatinginVIC. GEO aims to deliver better corrections and create safer communities. We focus on providing a continuum of care and integration of services to make a real difference in the lives of people we work with. Our company is defined by us always acting withIntegrity, showing everyoneRespectwithout fail, beingAccountableat all times, always beingAgileand continuously looking for opportunities to beInnovative. For more information about our organisation visit our website www.geogroup.com.au

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About Ravenhall Correctional Centre

Ravenhallis 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.

Why This Role Matters

Every day, you will:

• Support Aboriginal men through challenging times with culturally safe wellbeing support
• Strengthen cultural identity, connection to Country and community
• Assist with family reconnection and healing
• Advocate for culturally responsive services and supports
• Partner with Elders, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) and community services
• Help create meaningful pathways for successful reintegration and reduced reoffending

Your work will directly contribute to improving outcomes for Aboriginal people, families and communities.

What You'll Be Doing

• Meet with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people when they first arrive at the centre and support their induction and transition.
• Provide culturally appropriate wellbeing support, particularly during times of crisis.
• Support men to strengthen their connection to culture, identity, family and community.
• Assist with family reconnection and planning for successful reintegration into community.
• Contribute to case management plans and advocate for culturally responsive supports and services.
• Work alongside Aboriginal organisations and community services to connect people with programs before and after release.
• Support and coordinate cultural activities, events, celebrations and programs.
• Provide cultural advice, guidance and education to staff and service providers.
• Encourage personal growth, motivation and positive change.
• Build strong partnerships with prisons, community organisations and Aboriginal service providers.
• Maintain records, collect data and contribute to reporting requirements.
• Identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
• Has strong connections to, and understanding of, Aboriginal communities and culture
• Is passionate about social justice, healing and community wellbeing
• Builds trust through empathy, respect and authenticity
• Can support people through crisis and adversity
• Works collaboratively and confidently with a wide range of stakeholders

Qualifications or experience in Community Services, Social Work, Aboriginal Health, Welfare or Youth Work will be highly regarded.

Why Join Ravenhall?

At Ravenhall, rehabilitation and reintegration are at the heart of everything we do.

You’ll join a multidisciplinary team within an innovative correctional environment that places a strong emphasis on:

• Evidence-based rehabilitation
• Cultural safety and inclusion
• Community partnerships
• Meaningful opportunities for change
• Supporting Aboriginal people to achieve better outcomes

This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact, strengthen cultural connections, and help create safer, healthier communities.

Be the connection. Be the advocate. Be the difference.

About the Benefits

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
• Novated Lease and salary package options
• Support with Professional Registration costs
• Flexible working arrangements
• Competitive salary and rewards scheme
• 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.
• REACH Program
• Discounted Private Health Insurance (Medibank Private)
• VCEA (Victorian Correctional Employees Association)

Applications close at 11:59pm Thursday 19th November 2026

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