Prison Officers

• Competitive salary and $5k sign-on bonus
• Multiple full-time and casual positions available
• Relocation assistance of up to $10,000 available 
• Fully paid on-the-job training
• Start your secure career in the public sector

About the role

Prison officers are essential to the operation of the prison and play a key part in the success of our prisoner rehabilitation programs.  Your work will be dynamic, and every day will be different. You will: 

• Be a positive influence on prisoners
• Support prisoner rehabilitation through case management
• Protect the safety and security of staff and prisoners

About you

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

Have you ever delivered great customer service, or planned a travel adventure, been a parent, or even volunteered your time? It's your life experience that counts in this job.

Eligibility

• You need to be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or hold Australian permanent residency. 
• You must hold an Australian driver's licence (minimum P2). 

If you're keen on a move to metro or country Victoria and are offered an ongoing role, you may be eligible for reimbursement of up to $10,000 to help with costs like travel, freight, temporary housing and storage. Talk to our recruitment team about how this support may apply to you

What’s in it for you

  ✔ Earn up to $85,967 with a base salary of $59,825 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)
  ✔ Relocation assistance of up to $10,000 for a move to regional Victoria

$5,000 sign-on bonus

New Prison Officers are now eligible for a bonus of up to $5,000. The incentive is designed to attract the best new Prison Officers and encourage you to explore all aspects of the role. Six months after commencing, you will receive a payment of $2,500. Then, after one year’s full-time employment, you will receive an additional payment of $2,500. 

Information session

Join an online information session and learn about daily work activities and how penalty rates and overtime can significantly increase your take-home pay.

It’s also a great chance to ask questions about applying and how the recruitment process works.

Let us know if you have any questions by emailing prisonofficers@hudson.com.

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Please note that the below prisons are currently at capacity. If you wish to apply for these facilities, we will place you in our candidate pool ready for placement once positions become available. We can also suggest another location that is appropriate to you. 

Beechworth Correctional Centre
Dame Phyllis Frost Centre (Women only)
Dhurringile Prison