Prison Officers

• Up to $10,000 relocation allowance available plus $5,000 sign-on bonus
• Earn up to $85,967 (plus super) including overtime and penalty rates
• Facilities located across metro and regional Victoria
• Multiple full-time and casual positions available
• Secure jobs in the public sector
• Paid on-the-job training

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.

About the role

Becoming a prison officer with the Department of Justice and Community Safety offers you a secure career in the public sector with a competitive salary and a focus on a healthy work-life balance.

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.

Whatever work background you’re from – retail, hospitality, administration, construction, education, healthcare, manufacturing or community services (to name a few) - your experience has already set you up to succeed in this role.

What’s in it for you

• Earn up to $85,967 with a base salary of $59,825 + penalty rates and overtime
• Annual salary increases, 5 weeks annual leave, 3 weeks personal leave and provisions for study leave
• 41 days paid full-time training
• Complete a Certificate III in Correctional Practice (Adult Custodial)

Join a supportive team and a culture focussed on career progression.

New $5,000 sign-on bonus!

New Prison Officers are now eligible for a bonus of up to $5,000. 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. This incentive is designed to attract the best new Prison Officers and encourage you to explore all aspects of the role.

Information sessions

Join an online information session to find out more. Learn about your day-to-day work activities and how penalty rates and overtime can significantly increase your take-home pay.

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

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

Applications now open. Click Apply to learn more and apply.