Prison Officer - Dame Phyllis Frost Centre

$8,000 sign-on bonus

Rare opportunity to work at a women-only facility

Apply trauma-informed practice to help women in custody with their rehabilitation

No experience required; fully paid training provided

Multiple roles available

We are now recruiting full-time prison officers to work at Dame Phyllis Frost Centre in Ravenhall.

NEW $8,000 sign-on bonus

New prison officers are now eligible for a 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.

About the role

Prison officers are key in supporting the rehabilitation of the women in custody. You'll help create positive change while maintaining the safety and security of the facility.

Many women in custody have experienced significant trauma prior to coming into custody. As prison officers, it is our job to provide a safe environment for these women and guide them toward a more positive pathway in future.

We are role models to the women in custody at DPFC. We create positive working relationships with the women in our care and lead them in developing:

Self-respect and respect for others

Appropriate and pro-social behaviours

Constructive goal setting

Ownership of their actions

Integrity and honesty.

As a prison officer at DPFC, you will learn about trauma-informed practice and apply this in your work.

About you

We are looking for people who have a desire to empower the women in custody to become positive community members. We work with women in complex situations, so it is essential you can relate to people of different backgrounds. You:

Are resilient, empathetic, and patient

Communicate clearly and de-escalate challenging situations

Have a genuine desire to help people make positive changes.

There are no specific qualifications required to become a prison officer. It is your life experience that counts in this role.

What's in it for you:

✔ Earn up to $91,202 with a base salary of $63,469 plus penalty rates and overtime

✔ Paid, comprehensive eight-week training program to give you the skills you need

✔ Opportunities for secondments, promotions, and further training and

✔ Complete a Certificate III in Correctional Practice (Adult Custodial)

✔ Generous leave and benefits, including annual salary increases and

✔ Full-time, ongoing role with the Victorian Public Service.

Eligibility

You must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or hold Australian permanent residency to apply.