Correctional Programs Officer: Build Skills & Community Safety

Department of Justice and Community Safety; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Justice and Community Safety in Beechworth is seeking a Programs Officer to deliver prisoner programs, support services, and related administration. You will assist with intake, orientation and welfare support while collaborating with a dedicated team to ensure services run smoothly.

Experience in correctional settings and strong communication skills are important; a Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a correctional environment or welfare, employment or housing is advantageous.
• Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment is desirable but not essential.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain information clearly.
• Experience using digital tools such as Microsoft 365 applications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver prisoner programs and support services, including intake and orientation.
• Assist prisoners to access programs, activities and welfare support.
• Complete administration, maintain records and manage program information.
• Support staff with prisoner referrals, welfare requests and daily program activities.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to encourage program participation and support community transition.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Department of Justice and Community Safety in Beechworth is seeking a Programs Officer to deliver prisoner programs, support services, and related administration. You will assist with intake, orientation and welfare support while collaborating with a dedicated team to ensure services run smoothly.

Experience in correctional settings and strong communication skills are important; a Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment is desirable but not essential.