Prison Recreation & Rehabilitation Coordinator

Department of Justice and Community Safety; Victoria; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Justice and Community Safety in Victoria seeks a Recreation Officer for Hopkins Correctional Centre to plan and lead recreation programs that aid rehabilitation and community reintegration.

You will assess needs, coach participants, maintain safe spaces, track outcomes, and collaborate with prison staff to support inmates' progress. Candidates should have a Certificate III in Fitness and be prepared to undertake Prison Officer Pre-Service Training.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and running recreation programs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to solve problems and stay calm in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead recreation programs for prisoners (fitness, sport, leisure).
• Assess recreation needs and develop suitable activities for diverse abilities.
• Coach and guide participants in a respectful manner.
• Maintain safe, secure recreation spaces, equipment and supplies; follow prison safety rules.
• Track program results and coordinate with prison staff to support rehabilitation.

Skills

Recreation program planning

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Certificate III in Fitness

Prison Officer Pre-Service Training

Job description

The Department of Justice and Community Safety in Victoria seeks a Recreation Officer for Hopkins Correctional Centre to plan and lead recreation programs that aid rehabilitation and community reintegration.

You will assess needs, coach participants, maintain safe spaces, track outcomes, and collaborate with prison staff to support inmates' progress. Candidates should have a Certificate III in Fitness and be prepared to undertake Prison Officer Pre-Service Training.