Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $85,787 - $98,651
Grade: Cog2B
Occupation: Prison and corrective services
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: VG/4233/AUG/2026
About us
The Metropolitan Remand Centre (MRC) is a 954-bed maximum-security facility for unsentenced male offenders within the Department of Justice and Community Safety.
The Prison Intelligence Unit, Senior Prison Officers (PIU, SPO) role encompasses a range of teamwork, case management, custodial and security responsibilities.
What you will do
As senior prison officer – prison intelligence unit, you will support safe prison operations through intelligence work.
You will collect, assess and share information to help manage risks and make sound decisions.
You will:
About you
Completion of Prison Officer Pre-service training is essential for this role.
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 Mirella Dimitriou 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 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 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.