$8,000 sign-on bonus to new prison officers*

Full-time and casual positions available

Competitive pay and benefits

Fully paid on-the-job training

Start your secure career in the public sector

We are now recruiting prison officers to work at Tarrengower Prison, Victoria's only minimum-security female prison. Tarrengower specialises in preparing women for a return to the community at the end of their sentence. Programs offered at Tarrengower support education and employment opportunities.

About the role

Prison officers support the rehabilitation of people in custody and help maintain the safety and security of the facility.

Most people in custody return to the community, and the focus of a prison officer is to create opportunities for them to make better decisions.

It’s a challenging yet rewarding role and is considered one of the best kept secrets in all of Victoria.

What’s in it for you

✔ Earn up to $91,202 with a base salary of $63,469 plus penalty rates and overtime
✔ Annual salary increases, 5 weeks annual leave, 3 weeks personal leave and provisions for study leave
✔ 41 days comprehensive paid training (full time)
✔ Complete a Certificate III in Correctional Practice (Adult Custodial)
✔ Regional relocation assistance of up to $10,000 for a move to regional Victoria*

About you

Do you have a passion for making a difference in your community and want to work with a diverse range of people? This could be the job for you.

If you’re a good communicator and enjoy achieving positive outcomes, then you have the qualities needed to become a prison officer.

There are no specific qualifications needed, it's your life experience that counts in this role.

$8,000 sign-on bonus

New prison officers are now eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $8,000. Six months after commencing, you will receive a payment of $4,000. Then, after one year’s full-time employment, you will receive an additional payment of $4,000. *Conditions apply, see website for details.

Information session

Join a free online information session to learn about the role from our panel of experts. Learn about daily life and have your questions answered by real-life prison officers.

Let us know if you have any questions by emailing [email protected]