Correctional Officer

Playing a significant role in ensuring the safety and security of your Centre, as well as, in the rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders you will:

• Handle a Case Management portfolio of offenders assigned to you where you provide first line and quality support in addressing their offending behaviour
• Actively support and work collaboratively with the Center's multidisciplinary team including Clinicians, Health and Mental Health staff, and Alliance Partners
• Conduct daily head counts and search for contraband
• Escort offenders to various appointments, including hospital visits and court appearances
• Manage the visitors area of the prison and oversee offenders visitation sessions
• Conduct perimeter searches of the prison and control access of people in and out of the facility, Most shifts worked are 12 hours, which provides an excellent work-life balance. Our facility operates 24/7, so you may be required to work a mix of day, night, public holiday and weekend shifts, once your training is completed.
  
  No previous experience in a similar role, or any particular qualifications are required to be successful in this position. Instead, what we value is life experience, resilience and maturity. Whilst we will provide extensive training and support, this role isn't for everyone and as such we look for people who can show the following attributes:
• Professionalism and integrity
• Self-confidence and calm under pressure
• Conflict management and problem-solving skills
• Initiative and the ability to think on your feet
• The ability and willingness to follow rules, policies and procedures
• A good level of physical fitness (especially muscular-skeletal)
• Empathy, emotional intelligence and cultural awareness
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Mandatory requirements As well as successfully completing our recruitment and selection process to gain employment you will:
• Be an Australian Citizen or a New Zealand Citizen who has entered Australia on a valid passport, or be a Permanent Resident of Australia
• Hold a current Driver's Licence for the relevant State
• Have the ability to obtain a satisfactory national security clearance
• Male candidates must be prepared to be clean shaven in order to fulfil the requirements of the position
  
  As a Registered Training Provider (number 3570), GEO offers a wide variety of training programs which are nationally accredited.
You will commence as a Trainee Correctional Officer where you will complete a full-time paid 8-week Training Course and also commence a Certificate III in Correctional Practice (CSC30122). This 8-week pre-service course will commence on Monday 05 October 2026 and will graduate on Friday 27 November 2026. All successful applicants will receive at least 4 weeks' notice prior to the commencement of the course. Should you be offered a place you will need to attend for the entirety of the course. Some weekend work will apply due to the nature of the training. After completion of the course, you will graduate to Correctional Officer Year 1, where you will undertake full time, part time or casual employment and work towards completing Certificate III in Correctional Practice (CSC30122) Commencing Trainee Correctional Officer rate is $33.86 p/h, whilst you complete your training. The casual rate of pay upon course completion is $47.03 p/h. Should you successfully complete the course and gain full-time employment, you will be paid a base salary of $82,173.65. There is the ability to increase earnings by working additional shifts or overtime, when available. All rates of pay will be in line with the established Enterprise Agreement. Fulham Correctional Centre is part of The GEO Group in Australia and is the leading provider of privately managed correctional services in Victoria. Fulham is based near Sale, regional Victoria. We offer job security and a safe and healthy working environment. Apart from amazing training opportunities and highly competitive remuneration, you will also have access to a host of other benefits including:
• GEO's Rewards scheme
• Ongoing paid training
• Opportunity for GEO sponsored study
• Career progression
• Work / life balance
• On-site cafeteria and subsidised meals whilst on duty
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Paid parental leave
• Uniform and footwear provided
• Free secure car parking
• Fitness Passport : Access to subsidised Gym Membership