Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $81,496 - $98,955
Grade: VPS 3
Occupation: Prison and corrective services
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: VG/8774OCTOBER2026
About us
The Metropolitan Remand Centre (MRC) is a maximum-security remand facility based in the Western Suburbs of Melbourne. Prisoners on remand are alleged offenders who were not bailed when charged with a crime and are awaiting the outcome of their court case. The MRC is a 954-bed maximum security facility for unsentenced male offenders located within the West Metropolitan Region, Department of Justice and Community Safety.
What you will do
As assessment and transition coordinator – mental health, you will help prisoners prepare for life after release. You will work at the Metropolitan Remand Centre to help people with complex mental health needs access care.
You will:
About you
You do not need a mandatory qualification. Your qualification in a relevant field or experience in human services or welfare will strengthen your application.
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 John O'Loughlin at John.O'[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 safe statement 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 har m 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.