Correctional Officers - Full Time

Recruit Shop Pty Ltd; Long Forest; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

PAID training

Parental Leave

Study sponsorship

Job summary

Recruit Shop Pty Ltd in Long Forest, VIC, is seeking dedicated Correctional Officers for full-time roles at Ravenhall Correctional Centre. This is a meaningful career focused on integrity, rehabilitation, and safety within a dynamic, 24/7 prison environment.

You will undergo 8 weeks full-time paid training, earning $31.67 per hour during training, followed by an annual base salary of $80,800 plus superannuation and five weeks' leave. Flexible shift patterns support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Must show resilience and calm under pressure.
• Strong initiative and problem-solving abilities.
• Empathy and cultural awareness to engage with diverse people.
• High integrity and professionalism; able to follow policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage a personal portfolio of participants in our care and support rehabilitation goals.
• Mentor and motivate individuals to engage in education, work, and programs.
• Collaborate with clinicians, health staff and partners to support safe outcomes.
• Maintain safety through supervising daily activities, searches and escorts.

Skills

Resilience

Problem-solving

Empathy

Integrity

Fitness

Job description

Correctional Officers - Full Time Recruit Shop Pty Ltd Long Forest, VIC, AU

Job Description

Launch a Meaningful Career in Corrections and Rehabilitation

Do you want to build a career where integrity, respect, and making a real difference are central to your day?

Ravenhall Correctional Centre, Victoria's largest medium-security prison, is seeking resilient, empathetic, and mature individuals to join us as Correctional Officers. We're not just focused on security-we're dedicated to breaking the cycle of re-offending through a proven, evidence-based approach and our uniqueContinuum of Care philosophy.

If you are looking for a highly rewarding, stable career with exceptional work-life balance and a starting role that provides comprehensive, paid training, this is your opportunity.

What Makes This Role Unique?

Exceptional Work-Life Balance

This is aFull-Time role structured around a highly favorable shift pattern:

• Work just 7 days per fortnight.
• Shifts are primarily12 hours, maximizing your days off.
• The centre operates 24/7, requiring flexibility for a blend of day, night, weekend, and public holiday shifts.

The Role: Case Manager and Security Specialist

As a Correctional Officer, you will play a crucial, dual-focused role. You are both an agent of change and a guardian of security:

• Be a Case Manager: You will manage a personal portfolio, actively supporting men in our care to address their offending behavior and develop goals for rehabilitation and successful reintegration.
• Mentor and Motivate: Work directly with individuals—including young adults and those with mental health needs, to support their engagement in education, work, and programs.
• Collaborate: Join an experienced, multidisciplinary team that includes Clinicians, Health Staff, and partners likeForensicare, YMCA, and TAFE.
• Maintain Safety: Ensure the security of the Centre by supervising daily activities, performing searches, and conducting escorts.

Your Path to Certification and Success

NO previous experience or qualifications are required. We value your life experience, maturity, and emotional intelligence above all else. We provide everything you need to succeed through our nationally accredited training program:

• 8 Weeks of Full-Time PAID Training ($31.67 per hour for training). Post successful completion of 8-week training course, annual salary of $80,800 base + superannuation
• Training Dates (8 Weeks): 12 October 2026 - 11 December 2026 with additional course dates TBC ( Full-time, Monday-Friday).
• Qualification: Complete your training while working toward aCertificate III in Correctional Practice (CSC30122).
• Support: Our training is delivered through a blended format of classroom learning, practical exercises, and on-the-job mentorship to ensure you are confident and fully equipped.

Key Benefits and Support

Remuneration: Upon satisfactory completion of the course, you will receive a permanent ongoing offer of full-time employment accompanied by a base salary of $80,800.05 per annum, plus superannuation, and the accrual of 5 weeks' annual leave per annum (for full-time positions).

A career with GEO offers genuinejob security and endless opportunities for growth, promotion and further development.

Benefits

• Highly Competitive Salary FREE Access to On-site Staff Gym Ongoing PAID training and Development
• Paid Parental Leave Free Secure Car Parking Opportunity for GEO Sponsored Study
• GEO's Rewards Scheme On-Site Cafeteria with Subsidised Meals Clear Pathways for Career Progression
• Uniform and Footwear Provided Free and Confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Educational family scholarships: For children, grandchildren or dependents of GEO employees

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking individuals who embody our core values and demonstrate:

• Resilience:Self-confidence and the ability to remaincalm under pressure.
• Problem-Solving: Strong initiative, quick thinking, and conflict management skills.
• Empathy: High emotional intelligence and cultural awareness to interact effectively with people from all backgrounds.
• Integrity: Absolute professionalism and the willingness to follow strict policies and procedures.
• Fitness: A good level of physical fitness.

Mandatory requirements

• Must be available for the full 8-week training courses as leave will not be approved.
• Must be an Australian Citizen, NZ Citizen, or Permanent Resident of Australia.
• Hold a current, unrestricted or Probationary Driver's License.
• For the 8-week training course, participants must be clean shaven

Questions

WORK RIGHTS To be eligible to work for the GEO Group you are required to have full and indefinite working rights. This includes Australian and New Zealand citizenship and Australian permanent residency.

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

• Australian Permanent Resident
• New Zealand Citizen
• Visa with Unrestricted Work Rights
• Do Not Have Work Rights
• If you are not an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident, please provide the type of visa you hold and its expiry date.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

Do you currently hold a valid and current full Australian driver's licence.

Do you currently hold a Certificate III in Correctional Practice?

Do you currently hold a Current First Aid Certificate

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

• Are you willing and able to successfully complete the pre-service training provided by GEO as outlined in the job advertisement?
• Are you aware that the Correctional Officer role is a 24/7 role with a rotating roster, requiring availability to work 12-hour shifts, comprised of days and nights, on all days of the week, including weekends and public holidays?
• Do you have any planned leave scheduled during the 8-week pre-service course?
• Do you have any planned leave scheduled after the 8-week pre-service course? If so, please provide the dates? If not, write N/A