Senior Prison Officer

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.

The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers

We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?

• Lead a team that keeps a maximum-security prison safe and secure.
• Support prison officers as they manage challenging daily situations.
• Build your leadership skills while helping prisoners make positive changes.
• Take on meaningful work that can improve safety in the community.
• Ongoing full-time role earning $85,787 - $98,651 per year, plus super.

About us

The Metropolitan Remand Centre is a maximum-security facility for unsentenced male offenders within the Department of Justice and Community Safety

What you will do

As Senior Prison Officer, you will lead prison officers at the Metropolitan Remand Centre. You will help keep prisoners, staff and visitors safe while supporting prisoner rehabilitation.

You will:

• lead the day-to-day work of prison officers and support your team.
• keep prisoners, staff and visitors safe by following security and safety procedures.
• manage a caseload of prisoners, including complex cases, and support their progress.
• coach prison officers in assessment, case management, programs and prison procedures.
• give clear directions to prisoners, manage concerns and conduct searches for contraband.

About you

You must have completed the Prison Officer Pre-service training. You also need the skills to use departmental computer systems for basic tasks.

You should also have:

• self-awareness and the ability to use feedback to improve your work.
• teamwork skills and the ability to support others during challenging situations.
• inclusive behaviour and respect for people from diverse backgrounds.
• problem-solving skills, clear communication and the ability to manage difficult conversations.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Rebecca Allen at *************@justice.vic.gov.au.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.

How to apply

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Child safety statement of commitment

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work