Correctional Officer

Get job satisfaction in a lifestyle role where you can really make a difference!

All you need to be a successful candidate is the right attitude and personal attributes!

GEO will provide full training (with pay) to successful candidates!

Potential for Full-Time, Part-Time or Casual roles in Fulham VIC

About the Role

Playing a significant role in ensuring the safety and security of your Centre, as well as, in the rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders you will: 

• Handle a Case Management portfolio of offenders assigned to you where you provide first line and quality support in addressing their offending behaviour
• Actively support and work collaboratively with the Center's multidisciplinary team including Clinicians, Health and Mental Health staff, and Alliance Partners 
• Conduct daily head counts and search for contraband
• Escort offenders to various appointments, including hospital visits and court appearances
• Manage the visitors area of the prison and oversee offenders visitation sessions
• Conduct perimeter searches of the prison and control access of people in and out of the facility

Most shifts worked are 12 hours, which provides an excellent work-life balance. Our facility operates 24/7, so you will be required to work a mix of day, night, public holiday and weekend shifts, once your training is completed.

About Your Skills and Experience

No previous experience in a similar role, or any particular qualifications are required to be successful in this position. Instead, what we value is life experience, resilience and maturity. Whilst we will provide extensive training and support, this role isn't for everyone and as such we look for people who can show the following attributes:

• 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 

Mandatory requirements 

As well as successfully completing our recruitment and selection process to gain employment you will:

• Be an Australian Citizen or a New Zealand Citizen who has entered Australia on a valid passport, or be a Permanent Resident of Australia 
• Hold a current, unrestricted Driver's Licence for the relevant State
• Have the ability to obtain a satisfactory national security clearance 

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 Training Course and also work toward completing a Certificate III in Correctional Practice (CSC30122).

This 8-week pre-service course will commence on Monday 26 August 2024 and will graduate on Friday 18 October 2024. All successful applicants will receive at least 4 weeks’ notice prior to the commencement of the course. Should you be offered employment you will need to attend for the entirety of the course. Some weekend work will apply due to the nature of the training.

About the Remuneration 

Commencing Trainee Correctional Officer rate is $32.88 p/h, whilst you complete your training.

The casual rate of pay upon course completion is $45.66 p/h. Should you successfully complete the course and gain full-time employment, depending on Centre location, you will be paid a base salary of $79,780.25. There is the ability to increase earnings by working additional shifts or overtime, when available. All rates of pay will be in line with established Enterprise Agreement.

About GEO

Fulham Correctional Centre is part of The GEO Group in Australia and is the leading provider of privately managed correctional services in Victoria and New South Wales. Fulham is based near Sale, regional Victoria.

About Our Benefits

We offer job security and a safe and healthy working environment.

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 whilst on duty
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Paid parental leave 
• Uniform and footwear provided
• Free secure car parking
• Many other employee (and family) benefits 

How to Apply

To apply, Click on Apply and progress through the application questionnaire located underneath the job advertisement.

The application process has several stages and should your application progress, you will be required to participate in the following:

1.    Online aptitude and Psychometric testing (approx 3 hours)

2.    Be available to attend in person for an interview.

3.    Reference checks will be completed post interview

4.    Pre-employment medical / fitness for duty assessment at our expense. This is necessary to ascertain your ability to undertake the inherent requirements of the training and the role. The test will likely include, assessed lifting capacity, aerobic fitness, lung function, grip strength, upper body strength, lower body strength and core strength.

To obtain further information about the application and recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources Team at Fulham Correctional Centre on (03) 5142 3830 or via email FulhamHR@geogroup.com.au.

Alternatively, please join us at our information session:

Date: Tuesday 30th April

Time: 19:00 - 20:30

Location: Fulham Correctional Centre, 110 Hopkins Road, Fulham VIC 3851 

Make a real difference - Apply Now!

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply 

Applications close: Midnight, Thursday 9th May 2024

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

INTEGRITY   RESPECT   ACCOUNTABLE   AGILE   INNOVATIVE