Recreation Officer

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

Job summary

Hopkins Correctional Centre is seeking a Recreation Officer to plan and lead activities that support rehabilitation and life after prison. You will run fitness, sport and leisure programs, assess needs and keep records to track progress, while working with prison staff to ensure safety and respect.

You must have a Certificate III in Fitness (or equivalent) and have completed Prison Officer Pre-Service Training or be willing to complete it.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and running recreation programs, including active and passive activities.
• Understanding of working in a prison, including its rules, safety needs and limits.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to treat people fairly and with respect.
• Ability to solve problems, adapt to change and stay calm when work becomes challenging.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead active and passive recreation programs, including fitness, sport and leisure activities.
• Assess recreation needs and develop suitable programs for people with different abilities and needs.
• Coach and guide people in a respectful and positive way, responding to requests and concerns.
• Maintain safe and secure recreation spaces, equipment and supplies, following prison rules and safety procedures.
• Track program results, keep accurate records and work with prison staff to support rehabilitation.

Education

Certificate III in Fitness

Prison Officer Pre-Service Training

Job description

Help people build skills, confidence and healthy habits through recreation.

• Plan and lead activities that support rehabilitation and life after prison.
• Put your fitness and coaching skills to work in a meaningful role.
• Join a team that helps people prepare for their return to the community.
• Ongoing, full-time role earning $65,373 - $83,950 per year, plus super.

What you will do

As a recreation officer, you will plan and lead activities for people in prison at Hopkins Correctional Centre. You will help people build skills and support their rehabilitation and return to the community.

• plan and lead active and passive recreation programs, including fitness, sport and leisure activities
• assess recreation needs and develop suitable programs for people with different abilities and needs
• coach and guide people in a respectful and positive way, responding to requests and concerns
• maintain safe and secure recreation spaces, equipment and supplies, following prison rules and safety procedures
• track program results, keep accurate records and work with prison staff to support rehabilitation.

About you

You have a Certificate III in Fitness or an equivalent qualification. You must have completed Prison Officer Pre-Service Training or be willing to complete it.

• experience planning and running recreation programs, including active and passive activities
• an understanding of working in a prison, including its rules, safety needs and limits
• strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to treat people fairly and with respect
• the ability to solve problems, adapt to change and stay calm when work becomes challenging.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description.

Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.

If you have any further questions, feel free to email Stephen Schaper at [e-mail].