Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $81,496 - $98,955
Grade: VPS 3
Occupation: Prison and corrective services
Location: Loddon Mallee - Loddon
Reference: VG/2943/SEP/2026
About us
Located at Castlemaine, Loddon Prison is a 477-bed Medium Security Prison for sentenced male prisoners. Adjacent to Loddon Prison is Middleton, a 236-bed Restricted Minimum Security Prison for sentenced male prisoners.
The focus of both prisons is rehabilitation via individual case management, employment, education, training and the provision of programs and targeted interventions to address offending behaviour and promote the development of prosocial behaviour. Both prisons provide contemporary and quality correctional services that prepare prisoners for transition and reintegration.
What you will do
As an assessment and transition coordinator, you will support prisoners through assessment, parole and transition.
You will work at Loddon Prison and Middleton in Castlemaine, helping prisoners prepare for release.
You will:
About you
You should understand the needs and challenges prisoners face during transition and reintegration. You should also have the ability to use risk assessment tools with individual prisoners.
You should also have:
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Jodie Lowerson at [email protected].
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.
How to apply
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
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.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Child safety statemen t of commitment
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.