We are looking for a brilliant Industry Officer to join our diverse team at Department of Justice and Community Safety in Loddon Shire, VIC.
Growing your career as a Full Time Industry Officer is an incredible opportunity to develop exceptional skills.
If you are strong in decision-making, presentation and have the right drive for the job, then apply for the position of Industry Officer at Department of Justice and Community Safety today!

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

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About the Business Unit

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

Reporting to an Industry Supervisor, Industry Officers prepare prisoners for release and enhance post release employment opportunities through prisoner employment, integrated on the job training, targeted educational opportunities, personal development programs and activities. Industry Officers assist with the management of prisoner employment, establish and maintain safe operating procedures and other OHS legislative requirements and ensure compliance with prison industry procedures and the Industry Management Manual (IMM).





The Industry Officer is part of a multi-disciplinary team and is responsible for training and supervising prisoners in the prison commercial industries and service areas. Industry Officers Prison conduct searches and escorts, surveillance, observing and assessing prisoner behaviour, operating a variety of security and industrial equipment, collating information and preparing reports as required to inform management of emerging trends, incidents and for maintaining compliance requirements. The role requires leadership, maturity, sound judgement, confidence in decision making, with developed capabilities to coach, mentor and motivate prisoners. Industry Officer display highly developed communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.

About you

As our ideal candidate you will have:

- Computer Skills (Familiar with Department suite of software, Oracle, PIMS, JETS, Centurion Microsoft Office Suite).
- Relevant industry experience, together with appropriate qualifications or trade experience would be desirable, but not essential.
- Relevant knowledge and expertise in Safe Food Handling (desirable).

Qualifications/Requirements

- Trade qualification and/or experience relevant to Loddon / Middleton industries and services areas (preferred but not essential).
- Successful completion of Prison Officer Pre-Service Training.
- Current High-Risk License (Forklift) (preferred but not essential).

Benefits of working as a Industry Officer in Loddon Shire, VIC:

● Learning opportunities
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Advantageous package

📌 Industry Officer - with Growth Opportunities (Loddon Shire)
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