Are you an experienced Registered Nurse or a Nurse Unit Manager looking for the next step in your career? 

Do you have strong clinical leadership skills and experience in managing healthcare services?

An annual salary between $130,000-$138,000 plus superannuation, is available

GEO is keen to hear from you as you may be able to provide leadership and coordination of nursing staff as our Associate Health Services Manager

About the Opportunity

Fulham Correctional Centre is seeking applicants to assist in managing and coordinating the provision of primary healthcare services within a correctional environment. The successful candidate will provide strong clinical leadership, ensuring high-quality healthcare is delivered to prisoners while also assisting in the coordination of resources and compliance with health service accreditation standards.

The role operates Monday to Friday from 0800 – 1600 and reports to the Health Services Manager. There will be an on-call requirement of one weekend in three. 

This role offers a unique opportunity to provide vital healthcare services in a correctional setting, directly supporting individuals on their rehabilitation journey. The successful applicant will work closely with prisoners applying their clinical expertise in a dynamic and secure environment while adhering to the Centre’s security policies and procedures.

GEO will require applicants to obtain and maintain appropriate security clearances from Victoria Police and Corrections Victoria (at GEO’s expense). A pre-employment medical assessment will also be required before commencing employment.

About You

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Registered Nurse qualification with registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• A minimum of three years of postgraduate clinical experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership in a multidisciplinary environment, including the ability to provide supervision and guidance to nursing staff.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with the ability to coordinate patient care and health services effectively.
• Experience in healthcare management or service coordination including reporting on Key Performance Measures (KPMs).
• High-level written and verbal communication skills with the ability to liaise with multiple stakeholders including senior management, correctional staff and external healthcare providers.
• The ability to work autonomously and collaboratively while maintaining strict professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in computer systems and electronic medical records.

Highly Regarded:

• Experience in primary healthcare or correctional health settings.
• Postgraduate qualifications in health or health service management.
• Experience in accreditation processes and compliance with the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards.
• Knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness and the ability to foster a culturally safe workplace.

About the Benefits

• Subsidised Gym Membership via Fitness Passport for a healthier lifestyle.
• A safe and secure working environment
• Continuous skills and professional development opportunities
• Subsidised meals, free parking, and uniform provided
• Recognition and reward programs including, Employee of the Month, Team Member and Employee of the Year rewards
• Many other employee (and family) benefits, including CBA and Medibank discounts

About Fulham Correctional Centre

Fulham Correctional Centre is part of The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd (GEO), a leading provider of privately managed correctional services in Victoria. Our facility is a 1049-bed medium- and minimum-security prison located in Fulham, Victoria. We focus on rehabilitation and reintegration through programs that address underlying issues related to offending such as substance abuse, violence and employability skills.

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

How to Apply

To apply we ask that you complete a short questionnaire as part of the application process.

Applications must include a resume and a one-page cover letter.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are highly encouraged to apply.

Applications Close: Saturday 25^th October 2025

 ***Interviews may commence before the job advertisement closing date.

For further information please download the Position Description or for other enquiries, please contact a member of the Human Resources Team at Fulham Correctional Centre on (03) 5142 3800 or at lharper@geogroup.com.au

Make a real difference – apply now!

GEO is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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

INTEGRITY | RESPECT | ACCOUNTABLE | AGILE | INNOVATIVE