Faith & Culture Coordinator: Inspiring Rehab & Reentry

The GEO Group Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

The GEO Group Australia is seeking a Faith and Culture Coordinator at Ravenhall Correctional Centre in Victoria. The role leads faith and cultural services, supporting prisoners’ cultural and spiritual needs and collaborating with chaplains and external agencies to improve access and reintegration outcomes.

You will oversee program delivery, monitor standards, supervise staff, and prepare monthly reports while aligning with GEO policy and Corrections Victoria guidelines.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of cultural and religious issues.
• Experience coordinating faith-based or cultural services.
• Ability to lead, plan and coordinate programs and events.
• Ability to integrate cultural experiences into daily prison life.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with stakeholders.
• Commitment to innovative cultural education and service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead Ravenhall’s faith and culture services and supervise the Cultural Advisor.
• Deliver trauma-informed, strengths-based, culturally responsive services.
• Coordinate religious and cultural services and calendar events.
• Participate in Ravenhall’s event committee and advise on cultural considerations.
• Ensure equitable access to religious practice for all prisoners.
• Support visiting chaplains, clergy and faith representatives.
• Link prisoners with community faith supports for post-release continuity.
• Maintain accurate service data and records and provide monthly reports.

Skills

Cultural awareness

Pastoral / faith-based services

Program planning

Leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Staff mentoring

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

The GEO Group Australia is seeking a Faith and Culture Coordinator at Ravenhall Correctional Centre in Victoria. The role leads faith and cultural services, supporting prisoners’ cultural and spiritual needs and collaborating with chaplains and external agencies to improve access and reintegration outcomes.

You will oversee program delivery, monitor standards, supervise staff, and prepare monthly reports while aligning with GEO policy and Corrections Victoria guidelines.