AddressOpportunities for casual employment at Tarrengower Prison, a minimum-security facility for women, are currently available. Tarrengower focuses on preparing women for a return to the community at the end of their sentence. This is achieved through tailored programs supporting education and employment opportunities post-release.
- Competitive salary and $5k sign-on bonus
- Focus on work-life balance
- Multiple casual positions available
- Relocation assistance of up to $10k
- Fully paid on-the-job training
About the role
Prison officers are essential to the operation of the prison and play a key part in the success of our 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 a casual base rate of $28.66 plus super, penalty rates and overtime
✔ Focus on your work-life balance with casual shifts
✔ 41 days comprehensive paid training
✔ Complete a Certificate III in Correctional Practice (Adult Custodial), increasing your hourly rate post completion
✔ 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. Conditions apply.
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 **************@hudson.com.
