Recreation Officer

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

Job summary

The Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC – Mildura region is seeking a Recreation Officer to assess prisoners' recreational needs and to develop, implement and evaluate sport and hobby programs that support rehabilitation and wellbeing. You will deliver services within shift patterns, ensure safety, and plan a wide range of activities while maintaining clear attendance records and safety checks.

The role requires flexibility for weekend/evening work and a collaborative, diverse team

Qualifications

• You must complete the Victorian Prison Officer Pre-service training program.
• A Certificate III in Fitness or higher is an advantage, but not essential.
• You should have strong communication and planning skills, with the ability to stay calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• The Recreation Officer will assess recreational needs of all prisoners to develop, implement and evaluate programs.
• Deliver services ensuring safety and security of participants.
• Plan and run sport and recreation programs for prisoners, including special events.

Skills

Computer skills

Adaptability

Team-oriented

Communication

Problem-solving

Planning

Calm under pressure

Education

Victorian Prison Officer Pre-service training

Certificate III in Fitness or higher

Job description

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC – Mildura VIC

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.

The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers

We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?

• Help prisoners stay active, build skills and enjoy recreation.
• Plan and run sport, fitness and hobby programs.
• Enjoy a varied role where no two days are the same.
• Make a positive difference through sport, coaching and physical activity.
• Full-time, ongoing role earning $65,373 - $83,950 per year, plus super.

About us

The Loddon Mallee Region provides services at Justice Service Centres in Bendigo, Swan Hill and Mildura and at outreach locations across the region, including Castlemaine, Echuca, Maryborough, Kerang, Robinvale, Kyneton and Ouyen. The region also has three prisons, two in Castlemaine a medium risk facility Loddon Prison and a restricted minimum facility Middleton Prison. The third prison is located at Maldon, a minimum risk women's facility, Tarrengower Prison

The region delivers a range of Justice Services including custodial services at our prisons, Community Corrections Services, Youth Justice, Sheriff's Operations, Consumer Affairs and front of house enquiries (including Births, Deaths and Marriages applications). Corporate Services is responsible for providing the Loddon Mallee Region with a range of corporate support functions including Human Resources, Finance and Procurement, Facilities Management, Administration and Workforce Development.

What you will do

The Recreation Officer will assess recreational needs of all prisoners in order to develop, implement and evaluate recreational programs to meet individual and group requirements. The Recreation Officer will deliver services ensuring safety and security of all people participating in program and recreational activities.

The Recreation Officer is a shift work position, working the following roster arrangements according to the position's deployment within the Loddon Prison & Middleton. Weekend and evening work will be required on a roster basis

As a recreation officer, you will plan and run sport and recreation programs for prisoners. You will help people build skills, stay active and take part in safe activities.

You will:

• plan and run varied sport, fitness and hobby programs for individuals and groups
• teach, coach and train prisoners in active and passive recreation
• check and maintain sports and hobby equipment to keep it safe and ready to use
• help plan and run special events and other recreation activities
• keep clear records of program attendance and complete regular safety checks and equipment audits.

About you

You must complete the Victorian Prison Officer Pre-service training program. You can also apply if you are willing to complete this training. A Certificate III in Fitness or higher is an advantage, but not essential.

You should also have:

• computer skills and confidence using common computer programs
• the ability to adapt to change and learn new skills
• a team-focused approach and respect for people from diverse backgrounds
• good communication, problem-solving and planning skills, with the ability to stay calm under pressure.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Jodie Lowerson at **************@justice.vic.gov.au.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.

Child safe statement of commitment

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.