Hopkins
Correctional Centre and Langi Kal Kal Prison
Correctional Centre and Langi Kal Kal Prison
Hopkins
Correctional Centre,
named in recognition to the major contribution made to its operation by the
local community. It is a low to medium risk security prison for males, based in
Ararat, 200km from Melbourne in the Grampians region. It is one of our most
recently revamped correctional centres with modern features and comfortable
facilities.
Correctional Centre,
named in recognition to the major contribution made to its operation by the
local community. It is a low to medium risk security prison for males, based in
Ararat, 200km from Melbourne in the Grampians region. It is one of our most
recently revamped correctional centres with modern features and comfortable
facilities.
Langi
Kal Kal Prison
is a minimum security prison based in Trawalla, 150km West of Melbourne in the
Grampians region. Inmates are involved in paid work in a variety of trades,
which assists the individuals gaining skills and certificates that c
Kal Kal Prison
is a minimum security prison based in Trawalla, 150km West of Melbourne in the
Grampians region. Inmates are involved in paid work in a variety of trades,
which assists the individuals gaining skills and certificates that c
an be used
in finding a career once released. The inmates use communal areas such as
kitchens and bathrooms, where interaction amongst the inmates is higher,
assisting in their transition back into society.
In
this role, you will discover that no two days are the same. Every day on the
frontline offers new opportunities, experiences and challenges. You’ll be able
to use your unique professional and life experience combined with your great
communication skills to not only supervise prisoners but contribute to their
rehabilitation by providing leadership, advice, support and guidance. Most
importantly, you have the potential to be the difference that helps prisoners
turn their lives around and in many cases, prepare them to re-enter the
community.
this role, you will discover that no two days are the same. Every day on the
frontline offers new opportunities, experiences and challenges. You’ll be able
to use your unique professional and life experience combined with your great
communication skills to not only supervise prisoners but contribute to their
rehabilitation by providing leadership, advice, support and guidance. Most
importantly, you have the potential to be the difference that helps prisoners
turn their lives around and in many cases, prepare them to re-enter the
community.
You
will find that our professional, safe and healthy environment will see you
ready to deal with whatever challenges the day may bring. Your high level of
resilience and confidence means you take any setbacks in your stride.
will find that our professional, safe and healthy environment will see you
ready to deal with whatever challenges the day may bring. Your high level of
resilience and confidence means you take any setbacks in your stride.
If
this is the right role for you then you’ll be given 8 weeks paid training with
approximately 20 new team mates to ensure that you are prepared and have the
right skills to build a successful and rewarding career with us.
this is the right role for you then you’ll be given 8 weeks paid training with
approximately 20 new team mates to ensure that you are prepared and have the
right skills to build a successful and rewarding career with us.
Your
day-to-day responsibilities include:
day-to-day responsibilities include:
- assisting
with the safety and security of prisoners, your team mates and visitors. - working
on a 24/7 rotating roster (where penalty rates apply). - being
assigned a caseload of prisoners; to assist them in achieving their
personal and professional goals. You will be required to liaise with other
areas of the department when required such as different programs to assist
in each prisoner’s individual goals. - being
involved in your assigned prisoner’s Individual Management Plans, ensuring
that the programs they are participating in are linked to their needs and
goals. - conducting
regular patrols, searches and security related activities aligned with our
policies and procedures that you will be trained in. - building
relationships with your team mates and other stakeholders, contributing
towards a positive and enjoyable working environment. - being
a key contributor to making a positive influence on the prisoners you
liaise with, and being a key contributor to assisting these individuals
reintegrate positively back into society on their release.
What
skills & experience do you need?
skills & experience do you need?
Your
life experience is valued in this role. We know that good prison officers come
from a variety of backgrounds and bring a range of work experience and
skills. No previous experience in a similar role or any particular
qualifications are required. We also strongly encourage both females and males
to apply. We look for strong capabilities in the following areas:
life experience is valued in this role. We know that good prison officers come
from a variety of backgrounds and bring a range of work experience and
skills. No previous experience in a similar role or any particular
qualifications are required. We also strongly encourage both females and males
to apply. We look for strong capabilities in the following areas:
- Verbal
communication - Conflict
management and problem-solving - Influencing
and negotiation - Self-confidence
- Initiative
and accountability - Empathy
and cultural awareness - Professionalism,
integrity and maturity
Working
for Corrections Victoria
for Corrections Victoria
Our
purpose is to contribute to safer communities by delivering a safe, secure and
humane correctional system.
purpose is to contribute to safer communities by delivering a safe, secure and
humane correctional system.
We
do this through our offender management practices, actively engaging with
offenders and the community to promote positive behavioural change and address
social disadvantage.
do this through our offender management practices, actively engaging with
offenders and the community to promote positive behavioural change and address
social disadvantage.
We
value:
value:
- Serving
the community - Working
together - Acting
with integrity - Respecting
other people
Optional
Information Session
Information Session
We
recommend attending a one hour information session to meet with the members of
the Hopkins Correctional Centre and the Langi Kal Kal Prison
team. The recruitment team will also be attending, where you can find out more
about the role, and ask any specific questions you may have.
recommend attending a one hour information session to meet with the members of
the Hopkins Correctional Centre and the Langi Kal Kal Prison
team. The recruitment team will also be attending, where you can find out more
about the role, and ask any specific questions you may have.
Details:
- Date:
Wednesday, 11 January 2017 at 5.45pm for a 6.00pm start - Location:
Stawell, VIC - For
more information regarding the information and to register please click on
the link below:
How
to Apply
to Apply
For
further information on these vacancies and to apply online please, visit www.correctionsjobs.vic.gov.au
further information on these vacancies and to apply online please, visit www.correctionsjobs.vic.gov.au
Online
applications close Monday, 23 January 2017. Applications will be regularly
reviewed up until the closing date.
applications close Monday, 23 January 2017. Applications will be regularly
reviewed up until the closing date.
Come
and find your potential within – you’ll be making a difference in your
community. In return, you’ll receive encouragement, support and ongoing
training to build a stable and rewarding career.
and find your potential within – you’ll be making a difference in your
community. In return, you’ll receive encouragement, support and ongoing
training to build a stable and rewarding career.
At
the Department of Justice and Regulation, our goal is for our workforce to
reflect the diverse community we serve. We continually seek to employ
people of any gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, with a disability, and
varied cultural backgrounds. In addition, we have a firm commitment to increase
participation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people across our
workforce.
the Department of Justice and Regulation, our goal is for our workforce to
reflect the diverse community we serve. We continually seek to employ
people of any gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, with a disability, and
varied cultural backgrounds. In addition, we have a firm commitment to increase
participation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people across our
workforce.
