Community Work Supervisor – Prison Industry & Rehab

Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria; Shire of Indigo; On-site; AUD 86,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking an Industry Officer - Community Work to support Beechworth Correctional Centre. You will supervise and coach people in prison involved in community and prison work projects, leading crews at external and internal sites, and promoting safe, compliant operations.

The role emphasizes rehabilitation, employability, and building practical skills for reintegration, with a focus on maintaining high safety standards and positive stakeholder

Qualifications

• Experience supervising teams in community work and outdoor settings.
• Ability to motivate, coach and support people from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to workplace safety and compliance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and internal systems.
• Completion of Prison Officer Pre-service Training or willingness to undertake.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support people in prison undertaking community work projects.
• Lead prisoner work crews at external sites and inside the facility.
• Provide on-the-job coaching and skills development.
• Maintain safety procedures, tool control and policy compliance.
• Foster relationships with stakeholders and continuously improve programs.

Skills

Team supervision

Motivation & coaching

Communication skills

Safety compliance

MS Office skills

Rehabilitation focus

Internal systems proficiency

Tools

Oracle

PIMS

e-Justice

Centurion

Job description

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking an Industry Officer - Community Work to support Beechworth Correctional Centre. You will supervise and coach people in prison involved in community and prison work projects, leading crews at external and internal sites, and promoting safe, compliant operations.

The role emphasizes rehabilitation, employability, and building practical skills for reintegration, with a focus on maintaining high safety standards and positive stakeholder