About this role

*This is a designated position meaning that only people that identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander can be considered for the role.*

What G4S can offer you

- Work/life balance - A part time role offering 19 hours a week spread across 3 days
- A supportive team - Work in our multidisciplinary team, including our other First Nations Liaison Officer, and report to our Resettlement & Reintegration Manager
- Support your community - Work closely with those in our care to provide cultural support to First Nations prisoners
- Uncapped $500 bonuses for referring someone that becomes a G4S employee

About the role and team

We are looking for a First Nations Liaison Officer to join us at Mount Gambier Prison. Reporting to the Resettlement & Reintegration Manager and working closely with Case Management Coordinators and a Social Workers, the role is responsible for support services to First Nations prisoners located in specific areas of the Mount Gambier Prison. In the role you will:

- Provide culturally specific support to First Nations prisoners and assist them with family liaison issues.
- See newly admitted First Nations prisoners within 48 hours of admission.
- Attend risk review meetings where prisoners have been identified as being a self harm or suicide risk, and provide input during these meetings as needed.
- Provide information of a cultural nature to new employees as part of their initial training course induction.
- Hold smoking ceremonies at the Aboriginal Healing Circle for significant cultural events, and manage cultural celebrations including NAIDOC week and Reconciliation week.
- Liaise with the Aboriginal Services Unit at the Department for Correctional Services.
- Link prisoners with outside agencies as necessary, including Aboriginal Legal Services and local organisations.
- Attend case reviews of First Nations Prisoners.

What we're looking for

- Holder of a current driver's licence or probationary driver's licence, with access to reliable transport




- Experience working or volunteering with Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander peoples/communities (highly desirable)
- You identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander

The recruitment process

- Apply Online: Submit your CV for review
- Phone Call: Our Talent Acquisition team will give you a call to discuss the role in more detail and answer any questions you may have.
- Onsite or Online Interview: You'll be invited to meet with our hiring teamfor a more in-depth conversation about your interests and suitability for the role.
- Prison Site Tour: If successful, you'll progress to a prison site tour so you give you the opportunty to understand the work environment.
- Background checks: Successful candidates will be required to undergo background checks, including a police check, reference checks and a prison clearance.

About Mount Gambier Prison

G4S has operated Mount Gambier Prison (MGP) end-to-end since 1995, as a low to medium security campus style prison. Providing various work and education programs to male prisoners, our aim is to rehabilitate offenders and reduce re-offending. Accommodating 653 prisoners, our team at Mount Gambier Prison delivers safety, security, and respect for all prisoners in custody.

About G4S Australia and New Zealand

G4S, An Allied Universal® Company is a leading security and facility services company that provides proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver tailored, integrated security solutions. With a workforce of approximately 800,000 employees worldwide and over 2,000 across Australia and New Zealand, we leverage global best practices to help deliver our promise locally: keeping people safe so our communities can thrive. We partner with Government, industries and law enforcement agencies to deliver Integrated Security and Justice Services across a diverse range of portfolios, including Port Phillip Prison, Mount Gambier Prison, Prisoner Transport Operations, Court Security, Custody Centres, Corporate Security, Mobile Speed Cameras, our Support Offices, and more.

📌 First Nations Officer - Mount Gambier Prison
🏢 GS4 Australia
📍 Mount Gambier