Job Description
Location: North West Region | Loddon
Job type: Full time
Organisation: Department of Justice and Community Safety
Salary: $59,233 - $76,065
Occupation: Prison and Corrective Services
Reference: VG/6612-5942-AUG23
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?
- Manage a caseload of prisoners in accordance with the requirements of offender management practices
- 2X Ongoing full time opportunities to work within Loddon Prison and Middleton
- COG Grade 2A: $59,233 - $76,065 plus superannuation.
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Prison Officer to provide a critical role within Corrections and Justice Services.
About the Business Unit
Department of Justice & Community Safety comprises of eight regions, through which compliance, enforcement and regulatory services are provided to the Victorian community.
Located at Castlemaine, Loddon Prison is a 477 bed Medium Security Prison for sentenced male prisoners. Adjacent to Loddon Prison is Middleton, a 236 bed Restricted Minimum Security Prison for sentenced male prisoners. The focus of both prisons is rehabilitation via individual case management, employment, education, training and also the provision of programs and targeted interventions to address offending behaviour and promote the development of prosocial behaviour. Both prisons provide contemporary and quality correctional services that prepare prisoners for transition and reintegration.
About the Role
The main responsibility of the prison officer is to assist in maintaining the security and good order of the prison. This is achieved through searches, escorting duties, observing and assessing prisoner behaviour, operating security equipment, collating information, preparing reports and effectively responding to prison incidents.
Prison officers are responsible for the day-to-day supervision of prisoners within the facility and play an important role in performing case management tasks and supporting a range of services that contribute to offender management framework and practices. Tarrengower work within the Victorian women's prison system and aims to deliver gender-responsive, trauma-informed case management practice. This involves working in a multi-disciplinary team environment with other professionals.
Prison officers also prepare prisoner assessments and provide advice and recommendation to prison-based committees, as well as participating in programs and a variety of prisoner activities.
You may be required to work flexible hours or shift work, including weekends and public holidays, and attend call-outs as required. Appropriate remuneration will be applied for the above in accordance with applicable Victorian Public Service Agreement.
Some of your duties will include:
- Work with all members of the prison to ensure the safety and security of prisoners, staff and visitors.
- Manage a caseload of prisoners in accordance with the requirements of offender management practices.
- Conduct patrols, searches and security related activities ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures.
To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Effectively uses departmental computer systems including word processing, internet and email appointment scheduling.
Qualifications
- Prison Officer Pre Service training must be completed.
- Prior to commencement you will be required to obtain a current Statement of Attainment for the First Aid unit HLTAIDOO3 Provide First Aid.
How to Apply
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.
FOR INTERNAL VPS EMPLOYEES:
- For this particular vacancy, priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.
- For all VPS employees, due to the new Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) policy, please apply through the JSE to be eligible to be considered for this position in the first round.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
CHILD SAFE 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.
