Description:
- Competitive salary and $8,000 sign-on bonus
- Full-time and casual positions available
- Regional relocation assistance of up to $10,000 available
- Fully paid on-the-job training
- Start your secure career in the public sector
Do you have a passion for making a difference in your community and want to work with a diverse range of people? This could be the job for you.
If you’re a good communicator and enjoy achieving positive outcomes, then you have the qualities needed to become a prison officer.
There are no specific qualifications needed, it's your life experience that counts in this role.
$8,000 sign-on bonus
New prison officers are now eligible for a sign-on 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.
About the role
Prison officers support the rehabilitation of people in custody and help maintain the safety and security of the facility.
Most people in custody return to the community, and the focus of a prison officer is to create opportunities for them to make better decisions.
It’s a challenging yet rewarding role and is considered one of the best kept secrets in all of Victoria.
What’s in it for you
✔ Earn up to $91,202 with a base salary of $63,469 (80 hour fortnight) 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)
✔ Regional relocation assistance of up to $10,000 for a move to regional Victoria.*
✔ Complete a Certificate III in Correctional Practice (Adult Custodial) which, when completed, increases your base salary up to $67,335
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. Register to attend via our website.
Let us know if you have any questions by emailing [emailprotected] .
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $63,469.00 – $91,202.00 per year
Benefits:
- Maternity leave
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
Schedule:
- Overtime
- Shift work
Supplementary Pay:
- Overtime pay
- Penalty rates
- Signing bonus
Work Location: In person