Launch a Meaningful Career in Corrections and Rehabilitation
Do you want to build a career where integrity, respect, and making a real difference are central to your day?
Ravenhall Correctional Centre, Victoria's largest medium-security prison, is seeking resilient, empathetic, and mature individuals to join us as
Correctional Officers
. We're not just focused on security—we are dedicated to breaking the cycle of re-offending through a proven, evidence-based approach and our unique
Continuum of Care
philosophy.
If you are looking for a highly rewarding, stable career with exceptional work-life balance and a starting role that provides comprehensive, paid training, this is your opportunity.
What Makes This Role Unique?
Exceptional Work-Life Balance
This is a
Full time
role structured around a highly favorable shift pattern:
Work just 7 days per fortnight.
Shifts are primarily 12 hours, maximizing your days off.
The centre operates 24/7, requiring flexibility for a blend of day, night, weekend, and public holiday shifts.
The Role: Case Manager and Security Specialist
As a Correctional Officer, you will play a crucial, dual-focused role. You are both an agent of change and a guardian of security:
Be a Case Manager: You will manage a personal portfolio, actively supporting men in our care to address their offending behavior and develop goals for rehabilitation and successful reintegration.
Mentor and Motivate: Work directly with individuals—including young adults and those with mental health needs—to support their engagement in education, work, and programs.
Collaborate: Join an experienced, multidisciplinary team that includes Clinicians,



Health Staff, and partners like Forensicare, YMCA, and TAFE.
Maintain Safety: Ensure the security of the Centre by supervising daily activities, performing searches, and conducting escorts.
Your Path to Certification and Success
Qualifications
8 Weeks of Full-Time PAID Training ($***** per hour for training). Post successful completion of 8-week training course, annual salary of $83,****** base + superannuation
Training Dates (8 Weeks): 15 February **** for 8 Weeks. (Full-time, Monday-Friday).
Qualification: Complete your training while working toward a Certificate III in Correctional Practice (CSC*****).
Support: Our training is delivered through a blended format of classroom learning, practical exercises, and on-the-job mentorship to ensure you are confident and fully equipped.
Key Benefits and Support
Remuneration: Upon satisfactory completion of the course, you will receive a permanent ongoing offer of full-time employment accompanied by a base salary of $83,****** per annum, plus superannuation, and the accrual of 5 weeks' annual leave per annum (for full-time positions).
A career with GEO offers genuine
job security
and endless opportunities for growth, promotion and further development.
Competitive Compensation & Security




Wellbeing & Lifestyle Perks
Career & Development
Highly Market-competitive salary
FREE Access to In office Staff Gym
Ongoing PAID training and Development
Paid Parental Leave
Free Secure Car Parking
Opportunity for GEO Sponsored Study
GEO's Rewards Scheme
On-Site Cafeteria with Subsidised Meals
Clear Pathways for Career Progression
Uniform and Footwear Provided
Free and Confidential Employee Assistance Program
Educational family scholarships: For children, grandchildren or dependents of GEO employees
What We Are Looking For
Resilience: Self-confidence and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
Problem-Solving: Strong initiative, quick thinking, and conflict management skills.
Empathy: High emotional intelligence and cultural awareness to interact effectively with people from all backgrounds.
Integrity: Absolute professionalism and the willingness to follow strict policies and procedures.
Fitness: A good level of physical fitness.
Mandatory requirements
Must be available for the full 8-week training courses as leave will not be approved.
Must be an Australian Citizen, NZ Citizen, or Permanent Resident of Australia.
Hold a current, unrestricted or Probationary Driver's License.
For the 8-week training course, participants must be clean shaven
Take the first step toward a secure, rewarding career where your experience truly counts
Applications close at 11:59pm 06 November ****
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply
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📌 Correctional Officers - Full Time (Melbourne)
🏢 The Geo Group Australia
📍 Melbourne