Prison Officers

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Prison Officers, Corrections Victoria Full time $63,469 - $91,202 per year

Time for a tree change?

Make the move to the Grampians as a prison officer at Hopkins Correctional Centre (Ararat).

Our new Grampians Tree Change Package offers you an $8,000 sign-on bonus plus up to $10,000 in relocation assistance to support your move to Ararat. This covers the costs related to your relocation such as travel, freight, temporary housing and storage.

You need to currently live more than 100km from Hopkins and be willing to move within 100km of your new workplace.

We have multiple full-time and casual positions available at Hopkins. With a focus on work-life balance and competitive pay and benefits, your new career is closer than you think

Conditions and eligibility criteria apply. Find out more about the Grampians region and our Tree Change Package via our website.

Prison Officers - Hopkins Correctional Centre

  • Competitive salary and $8k sign-on bonus
  • Multiple full-time and casual positions available
  • Focus on work/life balance
  • Fully paid on-the-job training
  • Start your secure career in the public sector

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.

About you

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, but you must be an Australian or NZ citizen or hold Australian permanent residency. You must also hold an Australian driver's licence (minimum P2).

What's in it for you

Earn up to $91,202 with a base salary of $63,469 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)

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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