Lead innovative wellbeing and AOD programs that change lives, strengthen communities, and support successful reintegration.
Shape the future of wellbeing and substance use services in a role where your leadership creates lasting impact
Salary Range $126,225 - $135,000 Base + Superannuation
At Ravenhall Correctional Centre, Rehabilitation and Reintegration Services is creating exciting new opportunities for people who want their work to make a real difference.
Our redesigned services brings specialist expertise closer to the frontline, strengthens support from custody to community and creates clearer pathways for professional growth. It is more connected, more responsive and built to achieve stronger outcomes for people with diverse and complex needs.
Bring your expertise, ideas and commitment to change. Join a collaborative evidence-based team shaping the future of rehabilitation and reintegration at Ravenhall Correctional Centre where your work changes lives, strengthens communities and makes a difference every single day.
About The GEO Group Australia
We are the country's leading provider of outsourced correctional services, operatinginVIC. GEO aims to deliver better corrections and create safer communities. We focus on providing a continuum of care and integration of services to make a real difference in the lives of people we work with. Our company is defined by us always acting with
Integrity
, showing everyone
Respect
without fail, being
Accountable
at all times, always being
Agile
and continuously looking for opportunities to be
Innovative
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About Ravenhall Correctional Centre
Ravenhall
is Victoria's largest, medium security prison for adult sentenced and unsentenced males. Its contemporary campus-style design provides a safe and humane environment that enables and nurtures GEOs Continuum of Care operating philosophy.
Ravenhall also has a dedicated Forensic Mental Health Unit, a specialised Closed Supervision Unit for prisoners with significant challenging behaviours, and a small Mission Based Unit for prisoners who have never been in custody before. In recognition of the importance of Continuum of Care, Ravenhall extends its presence into the community by providing ex-prisoners with access to post-release support at GEO's Community Reintegration Centre.
With key focus on young adult offenders, Aboriginal and those with complex and mental health needs, prisoners at Ravenhall have significant opportunities to engage in work, education, programs and services, through an evidence based approach to reduce re-offending.




Ravenhall's unprecedented emphasis on offender rehabilitation and reintegration is evidenced through collaborative and integrated relationships with key Alliance service partners including Forensicare, GEO Healthcare Plus, YMCA, Honeywell and Bendigo Kangan Institute of Tafe.
To learn more about Ravenhall Correctional Centre, click here.
About The Chance
The Substance Use and Wellbeing Manager is responsible for the leadership, coordination, and continuous improvement of substance use (AOD) and wellbeing programs. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based services that support individuals to reduce harm, improve health outcomes, and enhance overall wellbeing. The role also plays a pivotal role in developing an d implementing objectives including RCC's volunteer program and lived experience strategy.
As the Substance Use and Wellbeing Manager you will:
Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of AOD and wellbeing programs.
Develop and implement key initiatives including the lived experience strategy and the volunteer program at RCC.
Ensure that all programs and services are evidence-based, client-centred, and responsive to the needs of the population.
Ensure best practice in AOD service delivery, including harm minimisation and recovery-oriented approaches.
Participate in the case management and/or placement process by providing information and advice to relevant staff on a prisoner's participation, progression and/or completion in programs.
Engage in continuous improvement and the application of an innovative approach to areas such as induction, responsive program delivery and application of assessment tools.
Provide oversight of Continuum of Care as related to substance use needs, including service delivery at GEO's Community Reintegration Centre.
Monitor program outcomes and drive continuous improvement.
Support the development of new initiatives to address emerging substance use and wellbeing issues.
Engage community stakeholders in service promotion to strengthen rehabilitati ve outcomes.
Provide strong leadership, supervision, and support to Senior AOD staff and the broader team.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure integrated service delivery , within the correctional workplace and post release
Foster a positive, inclusive, and trauma-informed team culture
Conduct regular performance reviews, supervision sessions, and team meetings
Identify training and development needs
Ensure adherence to applicable ethical, legal, and organisational standards




Represent the organisation at relevant networks, forums, and meetings
Ensure programs comply with relevant legislation, standards, and funding requirements
Maintain accurate documentation, reporting, and data collection systems
Manage program budgets in collaboration with senior leadership
Your Skills & Experience
To be successful in the role of Substance Use and Wellbeing Manager you will have:
Relevant tertiary qualification and/or equivalent relevant experience
Demonstrated experience in AOD service delivery and program management
Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams
Strong understanding of harm minimisation, trauma-informed care, and recovery-oriented practice
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to manage complex cases and provide clinical supervision
Knowledge of relevant legislation and standards in AOD and wellbeing services
Experience working with diverse and complex populations,
Demonstrated knowledge of program evaluation, quality improvement and program design principles
Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills with a participant fo cused approach
Demonstrated ability to manage resource allocation to effectively meet key contractual obligations and performance measures
Registration or membership with a relevant professional body
Demonstrated understanding of transition and reintegration issues and needs of offenders
Experience providing services in correctional environment
About the Benefits
Joining GEO is your chance to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of prisoners, their families and the community. Benefits of working for GEO, include but are not limited to:
Role diversity and internal career progression opportunities
Support with Professional Registration costs
Flexible working arrangements
Market-competitive salary and rewards scheme
Free parking
Employee Assistance Program
Staff gym
Subsidised meals
Fitness Passport to promote wellbeing. Discounted gym and pool access for members and their families to over **** fitness facilities across Australia.
REACH Program
Discounted Private Health Insurance (Medibank Private)
VCEA (Victorian Correctional Employees Association)
To be considered for this role, applicantsmustsubmit a cover letter and a current resume.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are highly encouraged to apply
Applications close at 11:59pm, Friday 6th November **** and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The GEO Group reserves the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date; therefore, early applications are encouraged.
We are always looking for people to join our company who share the values that we stand for:
INTEGRITY RESPECT ACCOUNTABLE AGILE INNOVATIVE
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📌 Substance Use And Wellbeing Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 The Geo Group Australia
📍 Melbourne