Aboriginal Key Worker

Join Our Team - Aboriginal Key Worker

Are you passionate about supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people involved in the justice system?

Do you value culture, connection, healing, advocacy and community-led reintegration? Are you looking to work within a culturally strong and supportive team that creates real impact?

We are seeking dedicated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander professionals to join our team as an Aboriginal Key Worker at Ravenhall Correctional Centre. Full Time Salary $91,000 to $94,000 (based on experience) plus superannuation

Please note: This is an identified Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander position. Applicants must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

About Us

Ravenhall Correctional Centre is part of The GEO Group Australia and is Victoria’s largest medium-security correctional facility for adult men.

Our work is grounded in rehabilitation, reintegration, and creating safer communities through culturally responsive and person-centred support. Ravenhall works collaboratively with community organisations, cultural services, healthcare providers, and reintegration partners to support people both during custody and after release.

We recognise the importance of strong cultural identity, community connection, and holistic support pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men.

For more information about our organisation visit our website www.geogroup.com.au

About the Opportunity

As an Aboriginal Key Worker, you will provide culturally safe case management and reintegration support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men in custody. You will play a vital role in helping men reconnect with culture, family, services, and community while supporting positive long-term outcomes.

Key Accountabilities

• Supporting successful transition back into community
• Strengthening cultural identity and community connection
• Developing culturally informed reintegration and support plans
• Advocating for the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the justice system
• Working collaboratively with internal teams, Elders, Aboriginal organisations, and community partners
• Providing cultural guidance and support to staff to promote culturally safe practice

For a full list of Key Accountabilities, please refer to the Position Description.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking someone who:

• Identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
• Has strong cultural knowledge and community connection
• Demonstrates empathy, leadership and advocacy skills
• Has experience working in community services, justice, welfare, social work, mental health or related sectors
• Can build respectful and professional relationships with a wide range of people
• Is passionate about supporting healing, rehabilitation and reducing reoffending
• Works well both independently and within a culturally aligned team environment

Desirable:

• Experience working within justice or corrections is valued but not essential.

About the Benefits

Joining GEO is your chance to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of prisoners, their families and the community. Benefits of working for GEO, include but are not limited to:

• Role diversity and internal career progression opportunities
• Ongoing funding for professional development opportunities (including further education sponsorship)
• Support with Professional Registration costs
• Flexible working arrangements
• Competitive salary and rewards scheme
• Free parking
• Employee Assistance Program
• Staff gym
• Subsidised meals
• Fitness Passport to promote wellbeing. Discounted gym and pool access for members and their families to over 1500 fitness facilities across Australia.
• REACH Program
• Discounted Private Health Insurance (Medibank Private)
• VCEA (Victorian Correctional Employees Association)

How to Apply

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

The application process has several stages, and should your application advance, you will be expected to engage in the following steps:

• In-Person (preferred) or Virtual Interview Attendance.
• Reference checks will be conducted following the interview.
• National Police Certificate Authority Clearance
• Pre-Employment Medical and Fitness Assessment, which will be covered by our organisation. The evaluation will likely include various aspects, including assessed lifting capacity, aerobic fitness, lung function, grip strength, upper body strength, lower body strength, and core strength.

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 ••••@geogroup.com.au

Applications close at 11:59pm Tuesday 25 August 2026.

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

INTEGRITY RESPECT ACCOUNTABLE AGILE INNOVATIVE