Correctional Officers - Full Time

Unlock a Rewarding Career in Corrections and be part of a community that values making a difference. Contribute to an inclusive work culture, acting with integrity and respect in everything that you do. Full-Time opportunity with flexible scheduling, w ork 7 days in a 2-week period. Full-Time Paid Pre-Service Training: 8 weeks, 19 August 2024 until 11 October 2024. About GEO and Ravenhall We are a leading provider of privately managed correctional services in Victoria and NSW. Ravenhall is one of Victoria's leading correctional centers. Our facility is clean and modern and has been well thought out and designed to offer a spacious, and functional environment. We have a fantastic, talented and committed team of staff and alliance partners on board who are committed. We pride ourselves on our Rehabilitation and Reintegration model - Continuum of care which is balanced with our focus on staff, prisoner and visitor safety and security. We celebrate diversity for all persons at our centre and take pride in leading with and incorporating our Company Values every step of the way. 
About the Role You will play a significant role in ensuring the safety and security of our Centre as well as working with our talented multidisciplinary team aiding in the rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders by: 
Handling a Case Management portfolio of offenders assigned to you where you provide first line and quality support in addressing their offending behaviour;Actively supporting and working collaboratively with the centres experienced and talented team which includes Experienced Correctional Staff, Clinicians, Health and Mental Health staff, and Alliance Partners to name a few;Conducting daily head counts and searching for contraband to assist with centre security;Escorting offenders to various appointments, including hospital visits and court appearances;Managing the visitors area of the prison and overseeing offenders visitation sessions;Conducting perimeter searches of the prison and controlling access of people in and out of the facility.The majority of shifts are structured as 12-hour shifts, facilitating a favorable work-life balance, typically equating to 7 shifts per fortnight. Please be aware that our center operates around the clock, 24/7. Therefore, following the completion of your training, you will be expected to work a blend of day, night, public holiday, and weekend shifts. 
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About Your Skills and Experience Previous experience in a similar role or specific qualifications are not prerequisites for success in this position. Instead, we place great importance on life experience, resilience, and maturity. While we are committed to offering comprehensive training and support, we recognize that this role may not suit everyone. Therefore, we seek individuals who can demonstrate the following qualities:
Self-confidence and calm under pressureConflict management and problem-solving skillsInitiative and the ability to think on your feetThe ability and willingness to follow rules, policies and proceduresProfessionalism and integrityA good level of physical fitness (especially muscular-skeletal)Empathy, emotional intelligence and cultural awarenessAbility to work effectively in a team environment  Mandatory requirements In addition to successfully navigating our recruitment and selection process to secure employment, you will:
Be available to commence 19 August 2024 and attend the full time Monday to Friday 8 week pre-service training course concluding 11 October 2024.Be an Australian Citizen or a New Zealand Citizen who has entered Australia on a valid passport; or a Permanent Resident of Australia Hold a current, unrestricted or Probationary (at minimum) Driver's License for the relevant State Have the ability to obtain a satisfactory national security clearance Have the ability to work 12 hour shifts, days and nights, on all days of the week, including occasional weekends and public holidays About the Training As a Registered Training Provider (number 3570), GEO offers a wide variety of training programs which are nationally accredited.
Prior to commencement, all Correctional Officers complete a full-time paid 8-week pre-service Training Course and also work toward completing a Certificate III in Correctional Practice (CSC30120).
The 8-week pre-service course is delivered via a blended learning format and includes classroom based, on the job and practical and interactive training fully supported by our training and assessing team during and post completion of the course to ensure you are well equipped and confident to undertake your new career as a Correctional Officer.
About Our Benefits We offer job security and a safe and healthy working environment. A career in Corrections can be one for life if you want. It offers an endless and multifaceted opportunity for growth, promotion, and further development based on your skill, interests and motivations.
Apart from amazing training opportunities and highly competitive remuneration, you will also have access to a host of other benefits including:
Ongoing paid trainingOpportunity for GEO sponsored studyWork/ life balanceOn-site cafeteria and subsidised meals whilst on dutyFree and confidential Employee Assistance ProgramPaid parental leaveFree access to on-site staff gymUniform and footwear providedFree secure car parkingMany other employee (and family) benefits  About the Remuneration  You will be paid $30.75 p/h during the 8 week onsite training. 
Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive an offer of full-time employment accompanied by an all-inclusive base salary of $78,466.65 per annum, along with superannuation (starting from November 14, 2023), and the accrual of 5 weeks' annual leave per annum (for full-time positions).
For those who seek the opportunity, there exists the potential to augment your earnings through overtime shifts when offered and as available. To review comprehensive details of the employment benefits and conditions, please refer to the full document here Ravenhall Correctional Centre Enterprise Agreement 2022. 
How to Apply To initiate the application process, click on the "Apply" button and proceed through the application questionnaire located beneath the job advertisement.
The application process has several stages, and should your application advance, you will be expected to engage in the following steps:
Online Aptitude and Psychometric Testing (approximately 3 hours).
In-Person (preferred) or Virtual Interview Attendance.
Reference checks will be conducted following the interview.
Pre-Employment Medical and Fitness Assessment, which will be covered by our organization. This assessment is crucial to determine your capability to meet the essential requirements of both the training program and the role itself. The evaluation will likely encompass various aspects, including assessed lifting capacity, aerobic fitness, lung function, grip strength, upper body strength, lower body strength, and core strength.
For additional details regarding the application and recruitment procedures or for inquiries related to pre-registration for the information sessions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with a member of the Ravenhall Human Resources Team at ****** or on (03) 836 36356. 
Ready to a make difference within your community? Apply Now!
Applications close: Sunday 28 July 2024, at 2359hrs.
This is a progressive recruitment campaign. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted approximately 2 weeks after applying and if invited to the next recruitment phase, you will be contacted for an interview.
Please note: Unsuccessful candidates will be contacted after the closing date. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply 
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Questions Are you available to commence Monday19 August 2024 for the duration of the 8 week preservice course and commit to full time employment thereafter? If no or unsure, please provide further detail: * Do you have any planned leave during the preservice course between 19 August 2024 and 11 October 2024? * If successful, what is notice period with your current employer? * Are you available to work 12 hour shifts, days and nights, on all days of the week, including weekends and public holidays? * Yes No Please identify any restrictions on your ability to work either day / night / weekend / public holidays, or state if 'not applicable'. * Have you ever been known by any other name? Please provide details, or state if 'not applicable'. * Please provide your date of birth. Please note, this is required for the purpose of preliminary security checks and prior to the first onsite stage of the recruitment selection process. By providing your date of birth you consent to The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd completing these checks as part of the recruitment and selection process and prior to you coming on site. * Do you hold an unrestricted Australian drivers licence? * Yes No, I only hold a provisional licence No, I only hold a learners licence No, I only hold an international drivers licence No For reporting purposes only, do you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander? * Yes No Do you have the unrestricted right to live and work in Australia? Please Note: You must be an Australian/NZ Permanent Resident or Citizen to be considered. * Yes No If you are not an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident, do you have any visa restrictions to work in Australia (e.g. student, visitor or work and holiday visa)? * Yes No Please outline your visa work restrictions below, provide as much detail as possible. Have you ever been employed in Public or Private Corrections or Detention Services? If 'Yes' please provide details (please provide the name of the organisation/s, position/s and your employment dates, or state if 'not applicable'. * Do any of your close friends, immediate family members, your partner or anyone in your household currently work in corrections or detention services? * Yes No If yes, please provide the name of the organisation that they work for, their full name, position and your association / relationship with them. Are you suffering from or have suffered from any injuries or illnesses that may exacerbate or prohibit you in fulfilling this role? If yes please provide the nature of the injury, details of when they were sustained as well as the names of medications? * Have you ever been associated with ANY individual who has a criminal history or been in jail? * Yes No If yes, please state the relationships to the individual and what jail they were/are currently in. Do you have a criminal record, including any charges against you in person or conviction of crime in Australia or overseas? * Yes No If yes, please provide details including if you were convicted, what the charge was and what penalty you received (examples of penalties could include custodial sentence, community corrections order, intensive corrections order, periodic detention, corrective training or programs). As part of our recruitment and selection process there may be a number of testing phases that you may be required to complete including, but not limited to the following: psychometric, aptitude, drug and alcohol, physical fitness and functional capacity/medical assessment. With this in mind, would you be willing to complete these and other similar recruitment and selection processes to assist us in assessing your suitability for employment? * Yes No Do you give permission for The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd or a third party engaged on behalf of The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd to complete security and probity checks as part of your application for employment? Yes No If successful in gaining employment with The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd, do you give permission for your complete service record to be divulged in full to our Client (e.g. including but not limited to Corrective Services New South Wales and Corrections Victoria). * Yes No I understand that if I face any charges or am required to attend court at any time during the recruitment process, I am required to immediately notify GEO via email at ****** *#J-18808-Ljbffr