Job Description
Get job satisfaction in a lifestyle role where you can really make a difference!
All you need to be a successful candidate is the right attitude and personal attributes!
GEO will provide full training (with pay) to successful candidates!
Potential for Full-Time, Part-Time or Casual roles in Fulham VIC
Get job satisfaction in a lifestyle role where you can really make a difference!
All you need to be a successful candidate is the right attitude and personal attributes!
GEO will provide full training (with pay) to successful candidates!
Potential for Full-Time, Part-Time or Casual roles in Fulham VIC
About the Role
Playing a significant role in ensuring the safety and security of your Centre, as well as, in the rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders you will:
Handle a Case Management portfolio of offenders assigned to you where you provide first line and quality support in addressing their offending behaviour
Actively support and work collaboratively with the Center's multidisciplinary team including Clinicians, Health and Mental Health staff, and Alliance Partners
Conduct daily head counts and search for contraband
Escort offenders to various appointments, including hospital visits and court appearances
Manage the visitors area of the prison and oversee offenders visitation sessions
Conduct perimeter searches of the prison and control access of people in and out of the facility
Most shifts worked are 12 hours, which provides an excellent work-life balance.
Our facility operates 24/7, so you may be required to work a mix of day, night, public holiday and weekend shifts, once your training is completed.
About Your Skills and Experience
No previous experience in a similar role, or any particular qualifications are required to be successful in this position.
Instead, what we value is life experience, resilience and maturity.




Whilst we will provide extensive training and support, this role isn't for everyone and as such we look for people who can show the following attributes:
Professionalism and integrity
Self-confidence and calm under pressure
Conflict management and problem-solving skills
Initiative and the ability to think on your feet
The ability and willingness to follow rules, policies and procedures
A good level of physical fitness (especially muscular-skeletal)
Empathy, emotional intelligence and cultural awareness
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Mandatory requirements
As well as successfully completing our recruitment and selection process to gain employment you will:
Be an Australian Citizen or a New Zealand Citizen who has entered Australia on a valid passport, or be a Permanent Resident of Australia
Hold a current Driver's Licence for the relevant State
Have the ability to obtain a satisfactory national security clearance
Male candidates must be prepared to be clean shaven in order to fulfil the requirements of the position
About the Training
As a Registered Training Provider (number ****), GEO offers a wide variety of training programs which are nationally accredited.
You will commence as a Trainee Correctional Officer where you will complete a full-time paid 8-week Training Course and also commence a Certificate III in Correctional Practice (CSC*****).
This 9-week pre-service course will commence on Monday 18 January **** and will graduate on Friday 19 March ****.




All successful applicants will receive at least 4 weeks' notice prior to the commencement of the course.Should you be offered a place you will need to attend for the entirety of the course.
Some weekend work will apply due to the nature of the training.
After completion of the course, you will graduate to Correctional Officer Year 1, where you will undertake full time, part time or casual employment and work towards completing Certificate III in Correctional Practice (CSC*****)
About the Remuneration
Commencing Trainee Correctional Officer rate is $***** p/h, whilst you complete your training.
The casual rate of pay upon course completion is $***** p/h.
Should you successfully complete the course and gain full-time employment, you will be paid a base salary of $85,******.
There is the ability to increase earnings by working additional shifts or overtime, when available.
All rates of pay will be in line with the established Enterprise Agreement.
About GEO
Fulham Correctional Centre is part of The GEO Group in Australia and is the leading provider of privately managed correctional services in Victoria.
Fulham is based near Sale, regional Victoria.
About Our Advantages
We offer job security and a safe and healthy working environment.
Apart from amazing training opportunities and highly competitive remuneration, you will also have access to a host of other benefits including:
GEO's Rewards scheme
Ongoing paid training
Opportunity for GEO sponsored study
Career progression
Work / life balance
On-site cafeteria and subsidised meals whilst on duty
Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program
Paid parental leave
Uniform and footwear provided
Free secure car parking
Fitness Passport : Access to subsidised Gym Membership
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📌 Correctional Officer (Victoria)
🏢 The Geo Group
📍 Victoria