Correctional Officers - Full Time

The GEO Group Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Paid training

Free parking

Parental leave

Study sponsorship

Employee assistance

Job summary

The GEO Group Australia is hiring Correctional Officers at Ravenhall Correctional Centre in Victoria. This full-time role follows an 8-week paid training program with a base salary of $83,628.05 per year, plus superannuation. Training runs for 8 weeks starting 15 February 2027, with Monday-Friday schedules.

You will work in a multidisciplinary team, focusing on rehabilitation and safety. Applicants must be Australian citizens, NZ citizens, or permanent residents, and be able to complete the full

Qualifications

• Resilience and composure under pressure in challenging environments.
• Strong initiative, quick thinking and conflict management.
• Empathy and cultural awareness for diverse individuals.

Responsibilities

• Manage a personal portfolio to support rehabilitation goals for men in our care.
• Mentor and motivate individuals including young adults and those with mental health needs.
• Collaborate with clinicians, health staff and partners to deliver programs.
• Maintain safety through supervision, searches and escorts.

Skills

Resilience

Problem-Solving

Empathy

Integrity

Fitness

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 are dedicated to breaking the cycle of re-offending through a proven, evidence-based approach and our unique Continuum 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 a Full-Time role structured around a highly favorable shift pattern:

• Work just 7 days per fortnight.
• Shifts are primarily 12 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 like Forensicare, 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

Qualifications

• 8 Weeks of Full-Time PAID Training ($32.78 per hour for training). Post successful completion of 8-week training course, annual salary of $83,628.05 base + superannuation
• Training Dates (8 Weeks): 15 February 2027 for 8 Weeks. (Full-time, Monday-Friday).
• Qualification: Complete your training while working toward a Certificate 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 $83,628.05 per annum, plus superannuation, and the accrual of 5 weeks' annual leave per annum (for full-time positions).

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

• Competitive Compensation & Security
• Wellbeing & Lifestyle Perks
• Career & Development
• 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

• Resilience: Self-confidence and the ability to remain calm 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

Take the first step toward a stable, rewarding career where your experience truly counts

Applications close at 11:59pm 06 November 2026

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply

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