Occupation: Prison and corrective services

Location: Grampians

Reference: VG/DJCS6000SEP26

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 key work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?

- Run activities that help people build skills for release.
- Support sport, recreation and personal development programs.
- Work in a supportive team at Langi Kal Kal Prison.
- Make a practical difference to people preparing for life after prison.
- Ongoing, full-time role earning$65,373 - $83,950 per year, plus super.

What you will do

As Recreation Officer, you will coordinate and deliver recreation programs and activities. You will help people in custody build skills and prepare for release.

You will:

- coordinate varied sporting and recreation activities for people in custody




- provide clear coaching, instruction and training during recreation activities
- maintain safe recreation equipment and organise resources for activities
- prepare accurate reports and data about recreation services
- support safe prison operations through searches, patrols, directions and other security duties

About you

A Certificate III in Fitness or an equivalent qualification is desirable. Experience in supporting people who face barriers to participation is also important.

You should also have:

- practical experience facilitating or coordinating sporting and recreation activities
- respectful communication skills and the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds
- flexible and adaptable approach when priorities or situations change
- sound problem-solving skills and the ability to work safely with others

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

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

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.

Applications close Wednesday 23 September 2026 at 11.59pm

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📌 Recreation Officer (Northern Grampians Shire)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 Northern Grampians Shire