Ravenhall Correctional Centre | Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

Walk alongside our people. Strengthen culture. Create pathways for change.

Salary Range $88,063 - $94,185 Base + Superannuation

This is an Aboriginal designated position, classified under 'special measures' of section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.

Are you passionate about supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to reconnect with culture, family, community and Country?

Ravenhall Correctional Centre is seeking a dedicated Aboriginal Wellbeing Officer to play a vital role in supporting Aboriginal men throughout their custody journey and as they prepare to successfully reintegrate into the community.

This is more than a job. It is an prospect to be a source of strength, guidance and cultural connection for people seeking positive change.

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 withIntegrity, showing everyoneRespectwithout fail,



beingAccountableat all times, always beingAgileand continuously looking for opportunities to beInnovative. For more information about our organisation visit our website www.geogroup.com.au

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About Ravenhall Correctional Centre

Ravenhallis 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.

Why This Role Matters

Every day, you will:

- Support Aboriginal men through challenging times with culturally safe wellbeing support
- Strengthen cultural identity, connection to Country and community
- Assist with family reconnection and healing
- Advocate for culturally responsive services and supports
- Partner with Elders, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) and community services
- Help create meaningful pathways for successful reintegration and reduced reoffending

📌 Aboriginal Wellbeing Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 GEO Group
📍 Melbourne