About This Role
- $8,000 sign-on bonus to eligible prison officers
- Competitive salary, benefits and work-life balance
- No prior qualifications required
- Fully paid on-the-job training
- Start your secure new career in the public service
As a prison officer, you play a crucial part in a person's rehabilitation journey and ensure the safety and security of the facility.
Prison Officers Supervise Daily Activities, Support Positive Behaviour, And Respond To Incidents To Ensure The Safe Operation Of The Prison. You Will
- Be a positive influence on prisoners
- Support prisoner rehabilitation through case management
- Protect the safety and security of staff and prisoners
You will be challenged, but your resilience and dedication will help you thrive.
What We're Looking For
We're seeking good communicators who approach each day with a positive mindset and a belief that people have the capacity to change.
There are no specific professional background or qualifications needed for the role. It's your life experience that counts in this job.
Australian Defence Force veterans are encouraged to apply.
What's In It For You
✔ Earn up to $93,938 with a base salary of $65,373 plus penalty rates and overtime
✔ Annual salary increases, 4 weeks annual leave, 3 weeks personal leave and provisions for study leave. An additional week of leave granted once 10 Sundays worked.
✔ 43 days fully paid full time training
✔ Complete a Certificate III in Correctional Practice (Adult Custodial), once completed, increases your base salary
✔ Regional relocation assistance of up to $10,000 for a move to regional Victoria (conditions apply, see website or speak to our recruitment team for details)
$8,000 sign-on bonus
New prison officers are now eligible for a bonus of up to $8,000. Six months after commencing, you will receive a payment of $4,000. Then, after one year's full-time employment, you will receive an additional payment of $4,000. Conditions apply, see website for details.
Information session
Join a free online information session to learn about the role from our panel of experts. Learn about daily life and have your questions answered by real-life prison officers.
Let us know if you have any questions by emailing
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