Administration Officer

What we can offer you

• Your Health - Free flu shots. Free health assessments. Free psychology

• Your Finances - Uncapped $500 bonuses via our Refer a Friend scheme

• Your Career - Work in a varied role in two different departments inside the prison, with numerous career progression opportunities available at MGP

• Paid training in Adelaide - You'll do a week's in-depth training in Adelaide with the Department of Correctional Services' warrants team

About the role & team

Reporting to the Clinical Lead (Julie) & Security Manager (Alistair), the Administration Officer is responsible for Administration Support to our Medical Clinic and Warrants Office. This involves general office duties and maintaining administration records for the Prison Doctor and Nurses, and supporting our other Warrants Officer with the management and interpretation of prisoner warrants, bails, bonds, remands and other court holding authorities. 

You'll work 3 days per week assisting the Medical Clinic (Tues, Thur & Fri), and 2 days per week assisting the Warrants Office (Mon & Wed), both of which are inside the prison grounds - so you'll need to be interested in working in a prison environment.

In this role you'll:  

• Organise prisoner medical files, medication charts and medication for prison-to-prison transfers.

• Forward and follow up doctor referrals to various external service providers.

• Answer the phone, fax and file documents, sort mail and other correspondence, computer data entry and bookkeeping tasks as necessary.

• Organise and prepare prisoner medical files and medication charts for visiting specialist clinics such as Psychiatrist and Podiatrist.

• Maintain electronic records of prisoner warrants, court appointments and prisoner interview details.

• Archive old documents and filing of warrants 

• Maintain a diary of prisoner video conference appointments, ensuring that court outcomes are recorded on the day. 

The recruitment process

• Apply online and submit your CV

• Shortlisted applicants will receive a phone call from our Talent Advisor

• The next step is an onsite interview - to meet the team and see the work environment

• Background checks (prison clearance application, national police check, reference checks, conflict of interest declaration, pre-employment health questionnaire)

What we're looking for

• Ability to complete and pass a prison clearance before you start onsite (it takes around 6-8 weeks for us to receive the result)

• Computer literacy, with the ability to learn and use new systems.

• Great verbal and written communication skills. 

About Mount Gambier Prison

G4S has operated Mount Gambier Prison (MGP) end-to-end since 1995, as a low to medium security campus style prison. Providing various work and education programs to male prisoners, our aim is to rehabilitate offenders and reduce re-offending. Accommodating 653 prisoners, our team at Mount Gambier Prison delivers safety, security, and respect for all prisoners in custody. There are numerous roles and opportunities for career development within the prison - with positions ranging from Correctional Officers, Industries Supervisors, Education Coordinators, Case Management Coordinators, Recreation Officers, Operational Support Officers, Management Roles, and Administration positions.

About G4S Australia and New Zealand

G4S, An Allied Universal® Company is a leading security and facility services company that provides proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver tailored, integrated security solutions. With a workforce of approximately 800,000 employees worldwide and over 2,000 across Australia and New Zealand, we leverage global best practices to help deliver our promise locally: keeping people safe so our communities can thrive. We partner with Government, industries and law enforcement agencies to deliver Integrated Security and Justice Services across a diverse range of portfolios, including Port Phillip Prison, Mount Gambier Prison, Prisoner Transport Operations, Court Security, Custody Centres, Corporate Security, Mobile Speed Cameras, our Support Offices, and more.

For more information about G4S Australia and New Zealand, please visit g4s.com.au. To explore a career with G4S, please visit careers.au.g4s.com.