Help support prisoners during a critical stage of their lives.
Deliver welfare programs and practical support inside a maximum-security prison.
Build strong people skills while working in a varied and fast-moving environment.
Join a supportive team that values respect, inclusion and personal growth.
1 x Ongoing, full-time vacancies available, earning $62,104 - $79,753 per year, plus super.
About This Role
Help support prisoners during a critical stage of their lives.
Deliver welfare programs and practical support inside a maximum-security prison.
Build strong people skills while working in a varied and fast-moving environment.
Join a supportive team that values respect, inclusion and personal growth.
1 x Ongoing, full-time vacancies available, earning $62,104 - $79,753 per year, plus super.
What You Will Do
As Justice Officer – Offender Services, you will support prisoner welfare and program delivery at the Metropolitan Remand Centre.
You Will
provide practical welfare support and respond to prisoner requests in a timely manner
deliver group orientation and information sessions for prisoners
prepare clear case notes and recommendations about prisoner needs and programs
work with internal staff and external services to arrange referrals and support
contribute to safe and humane correctional services while supporting rehabilitation.
About You
You do not need formal qualifications for this role.



Experience in a correctional setting is helpful but not required.
You Should Also Have
strong skills using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
the resilience to work in a challenging and changing environment
a respectful approach when working with people from diverse backgrounds
the ability to solve problems, manage tasks and work well within a team.
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description.
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 setting for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
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📌 Justice Officer Offender Services (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria
📍 Melbourne