Industry Officer

About this role

• Help people build practical skills that support life after prison.
• Lead daily work in a hands-on prison industry environment.
• Enjoy varied work where no two days are the same.
• Use your leadership skills to make a real difference every day.
• Ongoing, full-time role earning $85,787 - $98,651 per year, plus super.

What you will do

As industry officer, you will supervise prison industry work and help people build practical skills for future employment.

You will support safe daily operations while helping prisoners learn, work and grow in a structured environment.

You will:

• supervise prisoners working across horticulture and other prison industries
• train prisoners to safely use tools, machinery and equipment
• maintain safe workplaces by following occupational health and safety and security procedures
• monitor stock, tools, production targets and records with careful attention to detail
• support prisoner learning, assess performance and contribute to rehabilitation outcomes.

About you

Experience supervising people in a relevant industry is important. Experience or qualifications in horticulture are desirable. You must successfully complete Prison Officer pre-service training within six months of starting.

You should also have:

• strong supervisory skills and confidence using modern equipment
• sound computer skills and clear written communication
• good judgement with the ability to coach, support and motivate others
• respectful communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description.

 If you have any further questions, feel free to email Andrew Nelson at andrew.a.nelson@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.