Correctional Supervisors

The GEO Group Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Free parking

Employee Assistance Program

Staff gym

Subsidised meals

Fitness Passport

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Job summary

Ravenhall Correctional Centre, operated by GEO Group Australia, seeks an experienced Correctional Supervisor to lead operationally across diverse units and supervise custodial officers. The role involves shift work, ensuring safety, discipline, and effective prisoner engagement.

You will report to the Correctional Manager and play a key role in rehabilitation outcomes. The position offers a full-time roster with Year 1 salary of AU$100,207 and Year 2 AU$109,069 plus superannuation, reflecting a

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Correctional Practice is required.
• CERT Team Leader training or ability to complete at the first available opportunity.
• Strong grasp of corrections legislation and policy.
• Proven supervisory and mentoring experience.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• High computer literacy and current First Aid certification.
• Desirable: Certificate IV in Correctional Practice and knowledge of custodial management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor custodial staff across varied posts.
• Drive case management excellence and prisoner rehabilitation.
• Maintain dynamic and static security protocols.
• Respond to incidents with calm, decisive leadership.
• Champion procedural efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and respect.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Computer literacy

Education

Certificate III in Correctional Practice

First Aid certification

Certificate IV in Correctional Practice (Desirable)

Job description

Lead with purpose at Ravenhall Correctional Centre Full-Time salary Year 1: $100,207 and Year 2: $109,069 + Superannuation | Multiple vacancies | Rotating Roster

Are you ready to lead with integrity, inspire confidence and make meaningful impact?

At Ravenhall Correctional Centre, we’re seeking experienced and values-driven Correctional Supervisors to join our dynamic team. If you’re passionate about rehabilitation, thrive in structured environments, and excel at guiding others toward excellence, this is your opportunity to lead change from the inside out.

Why Join GEO Group Australia We are Australia’s leading provider of private correctional services. At GEO, we don’t just manage facilities, we transform lives. Our Continuum of Care model ensures that every interaction contributes to safer communities and better outcomes.

Our values of Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Agility, and Innovation aren’t just words. They shape every decision, every interaction, and every career path.

About The Role As a Correctional Supervisor, you will be at the frontline of operational leadership, ensuring safety, structure, and support across Ravenhall’s diverse units, including our Forensic Mental Health Unit and communities that support rehabilitation and reintegration outcomes. Reporting to the Correctional Manager, you will supervise Correctional Officers, coordinate daily operations, and uphold the highest standards of professionalism and prisoner engagement.

Your Impact

• Lead and mentor custodial staff across varied posts
• Drive case management excellence and prisoner rehabilitation
• Maintain dynamic and static security protocols
• Respond to incidents with calm, decisive leadership
• Champion procedural efficiency and continuous improvement
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and respect

For more information about this opportunity, please review the Position Description.

Is This You? Your Essential Skills for Success

We are looking for emotionally intelligent leaders who can balance structure with empathy. You will have:

• Certificate III in Correctional Practice
• Correctional Emergency Response Team (CERT) Team Leader training (or ability to complete at the first available opportunity)
• Strong grasp of corrections legislation and policy
• Proven supervisory and mentoring experience
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• High computer literacy and current First Aid certification
• Desirable: Certificate IV in Correctional Practice and knowledge of custodial management.

Please note that the role of Correctional Supervisor involves shift work. You must be prepared to be assigned to any supervisory location within the centre, including the Shift Office, and be available to work weekends and/or night shifts as per your roster.

This role is situated within a correctional setting and will involve direct contact with prisoners. The ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is mandatory.

What Sets You Apart

You are not just managing operations you are shaping culture. You believe in GEO’s Continuum of Care model and understand that better corrections create safer communities. You are proactive, collaborative, and committed to influencing positive change across diverse backgrounds.

The Rewards: Investing in Your Career and Wellbeing

Benefits

Joining GEO means being part of a team committed to professional excellence and making a real difference. We offer a compelling range of benefits:

• Role diversity and internal career progression opportunities
• Professional development opportunities (including further education sponsorship)
• Competitive salary and 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.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance (Medibank Private)

For more information about our organisation, visit our website www.geogroup.com.au

Important: Please note that Pre-Employment clearance can take approximately 6-8 weeks.

For any enquiries, or to discuss these positions in more detail please contact [e-mail]

Applications close at 11:59pm Sunday, 4 October 2026.

Please note* This is a progressive campaign and interviews may commence prior to the closure of the advertisement.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply

We are always looking for people to join our company who share the values that we stand for:

INTEGRITY RESPECT ACCOUNTABLE AGILE INNOVATIVE