Prison Workforce Strategy

The Prison Workforce Strategy (strategy) outlines how Corrections Victoria will support and upskill its prison workforce over the next 10 years.

The strategy shows how Corrections Victoria will build a supported workforce that has the skills, values and competencies required to deliver correctional services to the highest standard. In line with this goal, the strategy introduces a Prison Workforce Competency Framework, which reflects the core competencies Corrections Victoria values for people who work in its prisons. It will also ensure Corrections Victoria has a consistent and evidence-based approach to recruitment, learning and development.

The strategy has 5 focus areas:

1. Attraction, recruitment and merit-based promotion
2. Building and retaining a skilled, knowledgeable and capable workforce
3. Promoting the safety and wellbeing of the workforce
4. Enhancing Aboriginal cultural safety
5. Building a continuous improvement culture

Each focus area outlines the long-term objectives for Corrections Victoria’s prison workforce, as well as work that will be prioritised in the next 2 years. 

Every 2 years the strategy will be reviewed, and new actions will be developed in consultation with staff.