Description:
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NEW $8,000 Western Plains sign-on bonus to eligible prison officers
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Competitive salary, benefits and work-life balance
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No prior qualifications required
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Fully paid on-the-job training
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Start your secure new career
New prison officers at Western Plains 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.
Western Plains Correctional Centre (Western Plains) is Victoria’s new, state-of-the-art maximum-security correctional facility.
Western Plains takes a people-first approach to offender management. The well-being of staff and the people in our care is the top priority, and we work to make a positive impact on the community every day.
You will also have the chance to work with innovative technologies designed to improve operations.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help shape the future of corrections.
Corrections Victoria is seeking full-time prison officers to join the team at Western Plains.
What’s in it for you
✔ Earn up to $88,546 with a base salary of $61, 620 plus penalty rates and overtime
✔ Annual salary increases, 5 weeks annual leave, 3 weeks personal leave and provisions for study leave
✔ 41 days comprehensive paid training (full time)
✔ Complete a Certificate III in Correctional Practice (Adult Custodial)
✔ Relocation assistance of up to $10,000 if you’re moving from more than 100km away.
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.
As a prison officer, you play a crucial part in a person’s rehabilitation journey and ensure the safety and security of the facility. You will be challenged, but your resilience and dedication will help you thrive.
There’s no specific professional background or qualifications needed for the role. It’s your life experience that counts in this job.
Eligibility
You must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or hold Australian permanent residency. You also need to hold an Australian driver’s licence (minimum P2).
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 **************@hudson.com