EOI - Recreation Officer

About this role

About the business unit

H.M. Prison Langi Kal Kal is a minimum-security men's protection prison located 140klm west of Melbourne at Trawalla. The prison's primary purpose is to prepare male prisoners for transition, reintegration, and release. As a working farm with eight separate industries, there is a strong focus on employment, training, and work readiness.

About this role

A 3 month EOI with a possibility of extension up to 6 months, to back fill work cover leave.

The Recreation Officer is part of the Reintegration Services Team. Reporting to the Reintegration Services Supervisor, the Recreation Officer is responsible for the coordination and delivery of a wide range of recreational programs and activities, both passive and active within the location.

The Recreation Officer works within a team environment to optimise the opportunities for prisoners to enhance their life skills and personal development through all aspects of the day-to-day routines, services, and programs of the facility.

The successful candidate will have the following skills/experience:

• Experience in and a good understanding of identifying the needs of people experiencing barriers to participation.
• Experience in facilitating/coordinating sporting and recreational activities.
  • Certificate III in Fitness or equivalent qualification is desirable.
• Prison Officer Pre-Service Training is essential.

EOIs must be submitted by Sunday 28 September 2025 to be considered for this role.

• Applications will be assessed by the HR Supervisor and the Reintegration Services Supervisor; successful candidates will have the required skills/experience for the role.
• Please ensure that your cover letter addresses the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description, giving some examples of how you demonstrate the capabilities listed.

Prior to applying, please confirm with your manager that you can be released from your current role.

To apply:

• Click apply below, complete the application form
• You will need to attach a copy of your updated resume to your application and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.

Important Information

• An expression of interest is not seen as a formal recruitment process
• Applicants need to ensure they are approved to be released for the role before the TAA is completed. 
• Only internal DJCS employees are eligible to be considered for EOI opportunities. Please do not share this link outside of DJCS.