Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $85,787 - $98,651
Grade: Cog2B
Occupation: Prison and corrective services
Location: Loddon Mallee - Loddon
Reference: VG/2847JULY2026
What you will do
As senior recreation officer, you will lead recreation services at Loddon Prison and Middleton.
You will plan safe, practical programs that support prisoners with different needs.
You will:
Note: This position works an 80-hour fortnight, which includes weekends and public holidays.
About you
You must have completed the Prison Officer Pre Service training. You must also hold a Certificate IV in Fitness or an equivalent qualification, or be willing to complete it.
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 Kate Hayes 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 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 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 youn g people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.