Occupation: Prison and corrective services

Location: Barwon South West - Greater Geelong

Reference: VG/8917/JUL/2026

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 current correctional centre running smoothly.
- Help staff get the support they need every day.
- Play a key role in building an innovative correctional facility.
- Grow your leadership skills while making a real difference.
- Ongoing/casual, full-time/part-time role earning $81,496 - $98,955 per year, plus super.

About us

Western Plains Correctional Centre is a modern, maximum-security prison focussed on rehabilitation, housing up to 1248 people in custody.



Western Plains features multi-purpose infrastructure which is adaptable to the evolving needs of Corrections Victoria and the people in our care. Modern amenities include medical wards, a cultural centre, and vocational training facilities.

Western Plains provides a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to individualised care which motivates, encourages and promotes reintegration into the community. Western Plains has advanced technology which improves security, streamlines operations and enhances connections for the people in our care.

Western Plains operates with three primary service teams: Workforce and Prison Services, Communities, and Safety and Operational Service which collaboratively deliver comprehensive services for people in our care, safety management, and corporate services. Through its innovative design and service model, Western Plains aims to create a thriving environment conducive to safety and positive behavioural change.

What you will do

As team leader, workforce engagement, you will lead a team that supports staff across Western Plains Correctional Centre.

You will provide timely support, improve daily services and help your team deliver reliable outcomes.

You will:

- lead a team that responds to staff enquiries and supports daily workforce services
- coordinate shift coverage, refer complex enquiries and help keep prison operations running smoothly
- maintain accurate records and support reporting and data analysis
- improve work processes and help deliver a responsive phone and email information service
- support communication, staff development and effective team administration.

About you





A tertiary qualification is desirable but not required.

You should also have:

- strong experience providing corporate support services, ideally in government or a large organisation
- proven skills using Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications
- sound problem-solving skills with the ability to improve services and adapt to change
- clear communication skills with the ability to lead a team and build positive working relationships.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Julian Kozijevic at .

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

The successful candidate wil l 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.

KEY 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.

Applications close Monday 10 August 2026 at 11.59pm

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📌 Team Leader, Workforce Engagement (Geelong)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 Geelong