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  • Prison officer careers

  • Careers in Forensic Intervention Services

  • Careers in community corrections

  • Current job openings

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You can find information about many careers in justice in the careers section (External link) of the Department of Justice and Community Safety website. This page has a brief overview of the careers available in the adult corrections system in Victoria. 

Prison officer careers

Prison officers make a difference by having a positive impact on other people’s lives. As a prison officer, you’ll be part of the team helping to make the community safer for everyone. 

We are looking for people with a wide range of skills and life experiences for roles that offer opportunity for development and growth.

Learn more about becoming a prison officer. (External link)

Prison officer roles at Western Plains Correctional Centre 

Western Plains Correctional Centre is Victoria’s newest maximum-security correctional facility. 

As Western Plains prepares to receive people in our care, we are looking for the right people to join our team as prison officers. 

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help us drive meaningful change in the community.  

Careers in Forensic Intervention Services

Forensic Intervention Services (FIS) is a specialist program area of Corrections Victoria looking for people with experience in psychology, social work, mental health nursing or occupational therapy to join our team of clinicians.

Whether you're looking to expand your expertise, take on a more dynamic role or make a lasting impact in a progressive field, this is career defining work with marginalised groups you won't have access to anywhere else.

Careers in community corrections

Community Correctional Services (CCS) employs case managers, parole officers, people who work in the courts and people who help organise partnerships and run community work programs.

These roles work together to support people being supervised in the community improve their lives and avoid reoffending. If you are passionate about changing lives for the better, CCS is a great place to start.

Current job openings 

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