Correctional Officers

Unlock a Rewarding Career in Corrections and be part of a community that values making a difference.

Contribute to an inclusive work culture, acting with integrity and respect in everything that you do.

Full-Time opportunity with flexiblescheduling, work 7 days in a fortnight.

Full-Time Paid Pre-Service Training: 8 weeks, 20 October 2025 until 12 December 2025

About the GEO Group and Ravenhall Correctional Centre

Ravenhall Correctional Centre is part of The GEO Group Australia, Ravenhall is Victoria's largest, medium security prison for adult sentenced and unsentenced males. Its contemporary campus-style design provides a safe and humane environment that enables and nurtures GEOs Continuum of Care operating philosophy.

Ravenhall also has a dedicated Forensic Mental Health Unit, a specialised Closed Supervision Unit for prisoners with significant challenging behaviours, and a small Mission Based Unit for prisoners who have never been in custody before. In recognition of the importance of Continuum of Care, Ravenhall extends its presence into the community by providing ex-prisoners with access to post-release support at GEO's Community Reintegration Centre.

With key focus on young adult offenders, Aboriginal and those with complex and mental health needs, prisoners at Ravenhall have significant opportunities to engage in work, education, programs and services, through an evidence based approach to reduce re-offending.

Ravenhall's unprecedented emphasis on offender rehabilitation and reintegration is evidenced through collaborative and integrated relationships with key Alliance service partners including Forensicare, Correct Care Australia, YMCA, Honeywell and Bendigo Kangan Institute of Tafe.

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About the Role

You will play a significant role in ensuring the safety and security of our Centre as well as working with our talented multidisciplinary team aiding in the rehabilitation and reintegration of the men i our care by:

• Handling a Case Management portfolio assigned to you where you provide first line and quality support in addressing their offending behaviour, including in participating in monthly case management meeting, Case Management Review Committees and the development and ongoing review of case-management plans.
• Actively supporting and working collaboratively with the centres experienced multidisciplinary team which includes Experienced Correctional Staff, Clinicians, Health and Mental Health staff, and Alliance Partners.
• Supervise the behaviour and activities of the men on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the Centre's structured day.
• Motivate and support the men to meet their rehabilitation and reintegration goals.
• Interact with the men and respond to their needs by providing services in an appropriate manner in accordance with relevant legislation, the Ravenhall Operating Manual and assigned orders.
• Undertake searches and perform escort duties both within the Centre and externally as required.

The majority of shifts are structured as 12-hour shifts, facilitating a favorable work-life balance, typically equating to 7 shifts per fortnight. Please be aware that our center operates 24/7. Therefore, following the completion of your training, you will be expected to work a blend of day, night, public holiday, and weekend shifts.

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About Your Skills and Experience

Previous experience in a similar role or specific qualifications are not prerequisites for success in this position. Instead, we place great importance on life experience, resilience, and maturity. While we are committed to offering comprehensive training and support, we recognize that this role may not suit everyone. Therefore, we seek individuals who can demonstrate the following qualities:

• Self-confidence and calm under pressure
• Conflict management and problem-solving skills
• Initiative and the ability to think on your feet
• The ability and willingness to follow rules, policies and procedures
• Professionalism and integrity
• A good level of physical fitness (especially muscular-skeletal)
• Empathy, emotional intelligence and cultural awareness
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Demonstrated high level of communications skills, including the ability to negotiate and interact with people from varying backgrounds.
• Ability to write reports and correspondence.

Mandatory requirements

In addition to successfully navigating our recruitment and selection process to secure employment, you will:

• Be available to commence 20 October 2025 and attend the full time Monday to Friday 8 week pre-service training course concluding 12 December Leave will not be approved during this time).
• Be an Australian Citizen or a New Zealand Citizen who has entered Australia on a valid passport; or a Permanent Resident of Australia
• Hold a current, unrestricted or Probationary (at minimum) Driver's License for the relevant State
• Have the ability to obtain and maintain a satisfactory national security clearance
• Have the ability to work 12 hour shifts, which includes days, nights, weekends and public holidays.

About the Training

As a Registered Training Provider (number 3570), GEO offers a wide variety of training programs which are nationally accredited.

Prior to commencement, all Correctional Officers complete a full-time paid 8-week pre-service Training Course and also work toward completing a Certificate III in Correctional Practice (CSC30122).

The 8-week pre-service course is delivered via a blended learning format and includes classroom based, on the job and practical and interactive training fully supported by our training and assessing team during and post completion of the course to ensure you are well equipped and confident to undertake your new career as a Correctional Officer..

About Our Benefits

We offer job security and a safe and healthy working environment. A career in Corrections can be one for life if you want. It offers an endless and multifaceted opportunity for growth, promotion, and further development based on your skill, interests and motivations.

Apart from amazing training opportunities and highly competitive remuneration, you will also have access to a host of other benefits including:

• GEO's Rewards scheme
• Ongoing paid training
• Opportunity for GEO sponsored study
• Career progression
• Work-life balance
• On-site cafeteria and subsidised meals
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Paid parental leave
• Free access to on-site staff gym
• Uniform and footwear provided
• Free secure car parking
• Competitive salary

About the Remuneration

You will be paid $31.67 p/h during the 8 week onsite training.

Upon satisfactory completion of the course, you will receive a permanent ongoing offer of full-time employment accompanied by a base salary of $80,800.05 per annum, plus superannuation, and the accrual of 5 weeks' annual leave per annum (for full-time positions).

For those who seek the opportunity, there exists the potential to augment your earnings through overtime shifts when offered and as available. To review comprehensive details of the employment benefits and conditions, please refer to the full document here Ravenhall Correctional Centre Enterprise Agreement 2022.

How to Apply

To initiate the application process, click on the "Apply" button and proceed through the application questionnaire located beneath the job advertisement.

Employment at Ravenhall Correctional Centre is subject to the successful completion of clearances and pre-employment checks prior to commencement. The application process has several stages, and should your application advance, you will be expected to engage in the following steps:

• Online Aptitude and Psychometric Testing (approximately 3 hours)
• In-Person Interview
• Reference checks
• National Police Check and Consent to Conduct Probity Check Corrections Act 1986
• Pre-Employment Medical and Fitness Assessment (paid by GEO- no out of pocket cost). This assessment is crucial to determine your capability to meet the essential requirements of both the training program and the role itself.

Please note that this is a progressive recruitment campaign. Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted at each stage of progression. Due to the high volume of applications and the limited numbers for the course, you may be placed in the pool for the subsequent pre-service courses.

Please note: Unsuccessful candidates will be contacted in due course. If you have completed the first phase of the recruitment process and were deemed unsuccessful, you will not be eligible to reapply within 12 months of your initial application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted if your application is progressing to the next stage.

Important: Please note that Pre-Employment clearance can take approximately 6-8 weeks.

To be considered for this role, applicants must submit a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and a current resume.

For any enquiries, or to discuss these positions in more detail please contact Rebecca Quinn at

Applications close at 11:59pm Sunday, 28 September 2025.

Please note* This is a progressive campaign and interviews may commence prior to the closure of the advertisement.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply

We are always looking for people to join or company who share the values that we stand for:

INTEGRITY RESPECT ACCOUNTABLE AGILE INNOVATIVE

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