Job Type: Ongoing - full time Category: Prison Officers Location: Geelong Date Advertised: 28-JAN-25 Job Reference: DJCS/9258-9259 Job Title: Business Support Officer, Vocational Services Business Unit: Division: Summary: At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place. We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you. The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon. 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. For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it? Join Victoria's newest correctional facility in an ongoing full-time role  Facilitate the programs that address the rehabilitation needs of people in custody Experience a dynamic and innovative workplace  Help shape operations for the future of corrections  Western Plains Correctional Centre (Western Plains) is Victoria's newest maximum-security correctional facility, designed to house up to 1,248 people in custody.   Western Plains is a multi-purpose facility that adapts to the evolving needs of Corrections Victoria. It features purpose-built modern amenities including medical wards, a cultural centre and vocational training facilities. It utilises cutting-edge technology to keep the facility secure, allowing staff to focus on supporting the rehabilitation of people in custody.   Western Plains will open mid-2025 and Corrections Victoria are now recruiting key roles to help shape the future operations of the facility.  Reporting to the Industry Manager and Vocational Service Manager, you will support the development and delivery of vocational services in new ways, using technology and innovation to shape the way the service functions. You will support on activities relating to the recruitment and creation of dynamic teams to ensure the facility is operational. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to building a high performing culture and deliver meaningful outcomes in reducing reoffending. Once operational, you will support on day-to-day operational needs of the prison work programs, employability and education, contributing to the ongoing strategic planning, implementation, and improvement of prison operations in a changing environment. This includes supporting on activities relating to prisoner work, employment, education and prison industries, ensuring that relevant prison policies and procedures are followed. You will be supporting senior staff in liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that offender management issues and requirements are being met. This position is a key contributor in supporting functions across the Barwon Prison Precinct. You understand the rehabilitation needs and issues experienced by people in custody. You have prior experience supporting or coordinating programs, preferably within a rehabilitation or social services field. You can work with people who are difficult to engage in both individual and group settings. You communicate effectively and sensitively with diverse groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strat Islander communities. Relevant training, certification, qualification or experience is desirable. Click the Apply button on this ad. Please submit a cover letter and resume that demonstrates your qualifications, experience, key attributes and skills required for the position.  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.