Industry Officer
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| Department: | Department of Justice and Community Safety |
| Work Type: | Ongoing - full time |
| Job Function: | Prison and Corrective Services |
| Classification: | Cog2B |
| Work Location: | Geelong - Barwon area |
| Reference: | VG/1324JULY2026 |
| Closing Date: | 16-Jul-2026 |
| Salary Range: | $85,787 - $98,651 |
| Job Duration: | N/A |
| Attachments: | Position Description - 1324 - Industry Officer - Ongoing, full-time.pdf (PDF, 242KB) Position Description |
| Contact: | Paul Donald on 0352 820 632 Paul.Donald@justice.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
- Help people build practical skills for life after prison.
- Train prisoners in real workplaces across varied industry settings.
- Enjoy hands-on work where every day brings something different.
- Join a supportive team while building safer communities through meaningful work.
- Ongoing, full-time role earning $85,787 - $98,651 per year, plus super.
What you will do
As industry officer, you will help prisoners build work skills in prison industry areas.
You will support safe daily operations while meeting production and training goals.
You will:
- train and supervise prisoners in commercial and service industry work areas
- maintain safe workplaces by following security, safety and operational procedures
- monitor production, stock, records and equipment to support daily operations
- coach prisoners to build practical skills and improve future employment opportunities
- work with your team to improve processes, complete reports and meet production goals.
About you
A trade qualification or relevant experience in cabinet making, joinery, timber or metal fabrication is highly desirable. A current forklift licence is preferred.
You should also have:
- experience working in a trade or industrial setting while meeting production targets
- knowledge of prison industry procedures or the ability to learn them quickly
- understanding of Lean manufacturing principles and safe work practices
- strong teamwork, resilience and communication skills with a focus on continuous improvement.
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description.
If you have any further questions, feel free to email Paul Donald at paul.donald@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.
