Correctional Officers - Full Time

Launch a Meaningful Career in Corrections and Rehabilitation

Do you want to build a career where integrity, respect, and making a real difference are central to your day?

Ravenhall Correctional Centre, Victoria's largest medium-security prison, is seeking resilient, empathetic, and mature individuals to join us as Correctional Officers. We’re not just focused on security—we are dedicated to breaking the cycle of re-offending through a proven, evidence-based approach and our unique

Continuum of Care philosophy.

If you are looking for a highly rewarding, stable career with exceptional work-life balance and a starting role that provides comprehensive, paid training, this is your opportunity.

What Makes This Role Unique?

Exceptional Work-Life Balance

This is a Full-Time role structured around a highly favorable shift pattern:

• Work just 7 days per fortnight.
• Shifts are primarily 12 hours, maximizing your days off.
• The centre operates 24/7, requiring flexibility for a blend of day, night, weekend, and public holiday shifts.

The Role: Case Manager and Security Specialist

As a Correctional Officer, you will play a crucial, dual-focused role. You are both an agent of change and a guardian of security:

• Be a Case Manager: You will manage a personal portfolio, actively supporting men in our care to address their offending behavior and develop goals for rehabilitation and successful reintegration.
• Mentor and Motivate: Work directly with individuals—including young adults and those with mental health needs—to support their engagement in education, work, and programs.
• Collaborate: Join an experienced, multidisciplinary team that includes Clinicians, Health Staff, and partners like Forensicare, YMCA, and TAFE.
• Maintain Safety: Ensure the security of the Centre by supervising daily activities, performing searches, and conducting escorts.

Your Path to Certification and Success

NO previous experience or qualifications are required. We value your life experience, maturity, and emotional intelligence above all else. We provide everything you need to succeed through our nationally accredited training program:

• 8 Weeks of Full-Time PAID Training ($31.67 per hour for training). Post successful completion of 8-week training course, annual salary of $80,800 base + superannuation
• Training Dates (8 Weeks): 12 Octobe r 2026 to 04 December 2026 (Full-time, Monday–Friday).
• Qualification: Complete your training while working toward a Certificate III in Correctional Practice (CSC30122).
• Support: Our training is delivered through a blended format of classroom learning, practical exercises, and on-the-job mentorship to ensure you are confident and fully equipped.

Key Benefits and Support

Remuneration: 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).

A career with GEO offers genuine job security and endless opportunities for growth, promotion and further development.

Competitive Compensation & Security

Wellbeing & Lifestyle Perks

Career & Development

Highly Competitive Salary

FREE Access to On-site Staff Gym

Ongoing PAID training and Development

Paid Parental Leave

Free Secure Car Parking

Opportunity for GEO Sponsored Study

GEO's Rewards Scheme

On-Site Cafeteria with Subsidised Meals

Clear Pathways for Career Progression

Uniform and Footwear Provided

Free and Confidential Employee Assistance Program

Educational family scholarships: For children, grandchildren or dependents of GEO employees

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking individuals who embody our core values and demonstrate:

• Resilience: Self-confidence and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Problem-Solving: Strong initiative, quick thinking, and conflict management skills.
• Empathy: High emotional intelligence and cultural awareness to interact effectively with people from all backgrounds.
• Integrity: Absolute professionalism and the willingness to follow strict policies and procedures.
• Fitness: A good level of physical fitness.

Mandatory requirements

• Must be available for the full 8-week training course from: 12 Octobe r 2026 to 04 December 2026(Leave will not be approved).
• Must be an Australian Citizen, NZ Citizen, or Permanent Resident of Australia.
• Hold a current, unrestricted or Probationary Driver's License.
• For the 8-week training course, participants must be clean shaven

Take the first step toward a stable, rewarding career where your experience truly counts

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How to Apply

To be considered for this role click on the "Apply" button and proceed through the application questionnaire located beneath the job advertisement and attach a cover letter and your current resume.

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 through an Assessment Centre model
• 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 and assessment centres may commence prior to the closure of the advertisement

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.

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

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

For any enquiries, or to discuss these positions in more detail please email ***email_hidden***

Applications close at 11:59pm 22 July 2026

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply

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