Remand Program Facilitator
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| Department: | Department of Justice and Community Safety |
| Work Type: | Ongoing - full time |
| Job Function: | Prison and Corrective Services |
| Classification: | VPSG3 |
| Work Location: | Geelong - Barwon area |
| Reference: | VG/10165JULY2026 |
| Closing Date: | 21-Jul-2026 |
| Salary Range: | $81,496 - $98,955 |
| Job Duration: | N/A |
| Attachments: | Position Description - Remand Program Facilitator - 10165 - Ongoing, full-time.pdf (PDF, 267KB) Position Description |
| Contact: | Claire Waghorne on 5220 8338 Claire.Waghorne@justice.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
- Help people build skills for a safer future.
- Lead practical programs that support men on remand every day.
- Join a supportive team in Victoria's largest maximum-security prison.
- Grow your skills while making a real difference to rehabilitation and reintegration.
- Ongoing, full-time role earning $81,496 - $98,955 per year, plus super.
What you will do
As remand program facilitator, you will coordinate and deliver practical programs that help people on remand build skills and prepare for their future.
You will work with prison staff and service providers to deliver quality programs and support positive outcomes.
You will:
- coordinate and deliver remand programs, including the ATLAS program
- plan program schedules, manage referrals and increase participation
- work closely with prison staff and service providers to support program delivery
- maintain accurate records, update information systems and prepare reports
- support reintegration planning, complete assessments and contribute to case management.
About you
Experience coordinating or delivering programs in a correctional setting is highly desirable. You should also have experience planning and delivering programs and strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel.
You should also have:
- strong knowledge of the needs of men on remand
- proven ability to work independently and as part of a team
- excellent data management and digital skills
- flexible communication skills and a commitment to inclusive practice.
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description.
If you have any further questions, feel free to email Claire Waghorne at claire.waghorne@justice.vic.gov.au.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.
How to apply
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
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.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Child safe statement of commitment
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.
