Industry Officer - Kitchen
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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: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Reference: | VG/2482JULY2026 |
| Closing Date: | 15-Jul-2026 |
| Salary Range: | $85,787 - $98,651 |
| Job Duration: | N/A |
| Attachments: | Position Description - 2482 - COG2B - Industry Officer - Ongoing, full-time.pdf (PDF, 254KB) Position Description |
| Contact: | Leo Denisenko on 03 9321 4182 leo.denisenko@justice.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
- Help people build practical skills that support life after prison.
- Train and supervise prison industry work in a busy kitchen environment.
- Use your trade skills to make a real difference every day.
- Work in a secure team where safety, training and support matter.
- Ongoing, full-time role earning $85,787 - $98,651 per year, plus super.
What you will do
As industry officer – kitchen, you will help deliver prison industry programs that support rehabilitation and community safety.
You will supervise daily kitchen work while maintaining safe, secure and productive operations.
You will:
- deliver safe kitchen operations that meet production targets and customer needs
- maintain accurate stock, supplier and financial records
- train and supervise people in prison to use tools, machinery and equipment safely
- support positive behaviour through coaching, mentoring and work-based learning
- complete timely records, searches, escorts and reports while following prison procedures.
About you
A relevant trade qualification or industry certification is desirable. You must complete the Prison Officer Pre-Service Training if you have not already done so.
You should also have:
- experience with workplace health and safety in an operational setting
- strong computer skills and the ability to learn new systems
- good judgement to solve problems and support daily operations
- clear communication skills and the ability to build respectful working relationships.
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description.
If you have any further questions, feel free to email Leo Denisenko at leo.denisenko@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.
