Shape Meaningful Employment Pathways!

Competitive

Full-Time salary $110,000 - $115,000 + Superannuation (based on experience) The Opportunity: An opportunity to help shape meaningful employment pathways that support rehabilitation, reintegration and lasting change. Are you passionate about creating meaningful employment pathways and supporting positive reintegration outcomes?

Ravenhall Correctional

Centre is seeking an Employment Coordinator to lead and coordinate prisoner employment across the Centre, aligning education, vocational training and work opportunities to support rehabilitation and reduce reoffending For more information on the role, please review the Position Description Your Key Impact Areas As The Employment Coordinator, You Will Be Responsible For Facilitate education-to-employment pathways within the prison and encourage alternatives to long-term unemployment.

Engage with internal stakeholders to create meaningful employment opportunities that support rehabilitation and reintegration outcomes.

Liaise with education, vocational training and work areas to align learning and employment opportunities.

Coordinate and oversee prisoner employment processes, including recruitment, commencement and dismissal procedures.

Maintain a current register of prisoner employment positions and monitor workforce utilisation.

Support representation of key cohorts, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander prisoners and young adult offenders, in employment opportunities.

Monitor and report on prisoner pay, employment activity and budget compliance.

Work collaboratively with GEO and Alliance Partner staff to optimise prisoner engagement in meaningful employment.

Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and governance requirements.

Is This

You?

Your Essential

Skills for Success You will bring strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with prisoners, peers and key stakeholders.



You will be committed to supporting prisoner employment and vocational training needs and contributing to high-quality programs and services that help reduce reoffending.

You Will Have

Demonstrated knowledge of education, training and employment pathways.

Proven ability to plan, establish priorities, set work objectives and problem solve.

Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport and maintain effective relationships.

Strong communication skills, including the ability to negotiate and engage with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Ability to analyse employment-related data and reports.

Ability to write comprehensive reports and correspondence.

High level of professionalism, compliance and attention to detail.

Proven computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.

Our Unique Setting: Ravenhall Correctional Centre Ravenhall is an innovative facility focused on rehabilitation for young adults, Aboriginal prisoners, and those with complex mental health needs. Its unique campus-style design underpins GEO's Continuum of Care philosophy, which extends post-release through GEO’s Community Reintegration Centre. Working here means you're supporting the people who drive this critical mission forward.

Please Note: This role is situated within a correctional setting and will involve contact with prisoners. Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is mandatory. For more information about our organisation visit our website www.geogroup.com.au The Rewards:



Investing in Your Career and Wellbeing Benefits Joining GEO means being part of a team committed to professional excellence and making a real difference.

We offer a compelling range of benefits: Professional development opportunities (including further education sponsorship)

Competitive salary and free parking

Employee Assistance Program

Staff gym

Subsidised meals

Fitness Passport to promote wellbeing. Discounted gym and pool access for members and their families to over 1500 fitness facilities across Australia.

Discounted Private Health Insurance (Medibank Private)

VCEA (Victorian Correctional Employees Association) Ready to Make a Difference? To be considered for this role, click on the "Apply" button and proceed through the application questionnaire located beneath the job advertisement and attach a cover letter and resume.

Employment At Ravenhall Correctional Centre Is

Subject To The Successful Completion Of Clearances And Pre-employment Checks Prior To Commencement.

The Application Process Has Several

Stages, And Should Your Application Advance, You Will Be Expected To Engage In The Following Steps In-Person (preferred) or Virtual Interview Attendance

Reference checks will be conducted following the interview

Fit2Work and National Police Certificate Authority Clearance which will be covered by our organisation

Pre-Employment Medical and Fitness Assessment, which will be covered by our organisation Significant: Please note that Pre-Employment clearance can take approximately 6-8 weeks For any enquiries, or to discuss this position in more detail please contact [email protected] Applications close at 11:59pm Tuesday, 04 August 2026. Please note* This is a progressive campaign and interviews may commence prior to the closure of the advertisement. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply We are always looking for people to join our company who share the values that we stand for: INTEGRITY RESPECT ACCOUNTABLE AGILE INNOVATIVE

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🏢 The Geo Group Australia
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