Prison Officer

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we are looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place. We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you. The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon. If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad. For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers We are proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?
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Department: Department of Justice and Community Safety
Work Type: Fixed term - full time
Job Function: Prison and Corrective Services
Classification: Cog2A
Work Location: VIC - Multiple Locations
Reference: VG/TPO2527AUG
Closing Date: 30-Jun-2027
Salary Range: $65,373 - $83,950
Job Duration: N/A
Attachments: Position Description - External - (Trainee) Prison Officer COG1 2a (July 2026).docx (Word, 554KB)
Job Specification

Contact: Prison Recruitment Team
prisonsrecruitment@justice.vic.gov.au

Position Details

  • $8,000 sign-on bonus to eligible prison officers
  • Competitive salary, benefits and work-life balance 
  • No prior qualifications required
  • Fully paid on-the-job training 
  • Start your secure new career in the public service

As a prison officer, you play a crucial part in a person's rehabilitation journey and ensure the safety and security of the facility.

Prison officers supervise daily activities, support positive behaviour, and respond to incidents to ensure the safe operation of the prison. You will: 

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

You will be challenged, but your resilience and dedication will help you thrive.

What we're looking for

We're seeking good communicators who approach each day with a positive mindset and a belief that people have the capacity to change. 

There are no specific professional background or qualifications needed for the role. It's your life experience that counts in this job. 

Australian Defence Force veterans are encouraged to apply.

What's in it for you

✔ Earn up to $93,938 with a base salary of $65,373 plus penalty rates and overtime

✔ Annual salary increases, 4 weeks annual leave, 3 weeks personal leave and provisions for study leave. An additional week of leave granted once 10 Sundays worked. 

✔ 43 days fully paid full time training

✔ Complete a Certificate III in Correctional Practice (Adult Custodial), once completed, increases your base salary

✔ Regional relocation assistance of up to $10,000 for a move to regional Victoria (conditions apply, see website or speak to our recruitment team for details)

$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. 

Information session

Join a free online information session to learn about the role from our panel of experts. Learn about daily life and have your questions answered by real-life prison officers.

Let us know if you have any questions by emailing prisonsrecruitment@justice.vic.gov.au

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