Correctional Manager

Lead people through complexity.

Create safety today; and opportunity for tomorrow.

Full-time \| $130,000–$135,000 + superannuation (depending on experience)

Your impact

Join Ravenhall Correctional Centre as our next Correctional Manager and take on a role where every decision you make supports rehabilitation, reintegration and public safety.

Reporting to our Operations Managers, you will lead safe, efficient day-to-day operations across the Centre, setting the tone on shift, making clear decisions whilst supporting teams through complex situations. You will be responsible for translating Corrections Victoria requirements, GEO Instructions, policies and procedures and relevant legislation into consistent practice. You will coach and empower staff, resolve issues early and drive continuous improvement that supports safety, wellbeing and rehabilitation outcomes.

What’s in it for you?

• A leadership role with real operational scope—security, people, and performance
• Structured development (coaching, on-the-job learning and exposure to multi-disciplinary teams)
• A purpose-driven workplace focused on rehabilitation, reintegration and community safety
• Competitive salary package plus superannuation, with multiple vacancies available

Key Accountabilities

• Lead and develop people: coach and mentor staff, manage performance, resolve conflict, and build a positive, accountable workplace culture.
• Set the operational standard: provide visible leadership on shift, coordinate unit priorities, and ensure a safe, secure and efficient operating environment.
• Role-model respectful practice: promote appropriate behaviour and professional interactions between staff and the men in our care.
• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships: communicate regularly and professionally with employees and, where relevant, union delegates.
• Oversee case management quality: coordinate unit case management responsibilities, ensuring notes, reviews, classifications and documentation are accurate and completed on time.
• Manage resources: oversee a cost centre, advise on resource allocation, and support planning for programs, services and security requirements.
• Enable clear communication: maintain effective information flow between staff, senior management and Head Office.
• Contribute to planning and improvement: support short, medium and long-term operations goals and implement agreed initiatives.
• Build capability: provide on-the-job training and development so staff can confidently and efficiently perform their roles.

We are looking for proactive leaders who work well as part of a broader organisational team and communicate with clarity and respect. You will be able to negotiate, influence and manage people from diverse social and cultural backgrounds, and make sound decisions aligned to our values; especially in demanding operational environments.

For more information about this position, please view the position description.

Key Selection Criteria

• Sound knowledge of people leadership and safety management practices
• High-level communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in a Correctional Management/Supervisory role (or similar middle-management position)
• Ability to negotiate, influence and manage people from diverse social and cultural backgrounds
• Strong report-writing skills and ability to prepare submissions for management
• Proven ability to lead a multi-disciplinary operational team in an institutional environment
• Working knowledge of the Corrections Victoria Integrated Offender Management Framework
• Experience working directly with prisoners and managing case management requirements
• Analytical thinking, planning and problem-solving skills in high-pressure operational settings

Preferred Experience

• Experience as a Correctional Supervisor or Correctional Manager or equivalent
• Has been trained in Field Commander or equivalent
• Has been trained in the Management System for Emergencies or equivalent
• Completed Certificate IV in Correctional Practice
• Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment (desirable)

Ravenhall Correctional Centre

Ravenhall Correctional Centre is part of The GEO Group Australia, Ravenhall is Victoria’s largest, medium security prison for adult sentenced and unsentenced males. Our contemporary campus-style design provides a safe and humane environment that enables and nurtures GEOs Continuum of Care operating philosophy.

Ravenhall also has a dedicated Forensic Mental Health Unit and a specialised Closed Supervision Unit for prisoners with significant challenging behaviours. In recognition of the importance of Continuum of Care, Ravenhall extends its presence into the community by providing ex-prisoners with access to post-release support at GEO’s Community Reintegration Centre.

Men in care at Ravenhall have significant opportunities to engage in work, education, programs and services, through an evidence based approach to reduce re-offending.

Ravenhall’s unprecedented emphasis on offender rehabilitation and reintegration is evidenced through collaborative and integrated relationships with key Alliance service partners including Forensicare, GEO Healthcare Plus, YMCA, Honeywell and Bendigo Kangan Institute of Tafe.

For more information about our organisation visit our website www.geogroup.com.au

About the Benefits

Joining GEO is your chance to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of prisoners, their families and the community. Benefits of working for GEO, include but are not limited to:

• Role diversity and internal career progression opportunities
• Ongoing funding for professional development opportunities (including further education sponsorship)
• Competitive salary
• Free parking
• Employee Assistance Program
• Staff gym
• Subsidised meals
• Fitness Passport to promote wellbeing. Discounted gym and pool access for members and their families to over 1500 fitness facilities across Australia.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance (Medibank Private)

How to Apply

Ready to lead with purpose, change lives and strengthen communities? To be considered for this position, please answer all application questions and submit a cover letter and a current resume.

The application process has multiple stages and should your application progress, you will be required to partake in the following:

• In-Person interview (this may be 1 or 2 round interviews)
• Reference checks will be conducted following the interview
• National Police Certificate Authority Clearance
• Pre-Employment Medical and Fitness Assessment, which will be covered by our organisation. The evaluation will likely include various aspects, including assessed lifting capacity, aerobic fitness, lung function, grip strength, upper body strength, lower body strength, and core strength
• Corrections Victoria clearance

Important: Please note that Pre-Employment clearance can take approximately 6-8 weeks.

For any enquiries, or to discuss this position in more detail please email [email protected]

*Please note* This is a progressive campaign and interviews may commence prior to the closure of the advertisement.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Applications close at 11:59pm Thursday, 4 June 2026.

We are always looking for people to join or company who share the values that we stand for:

INTEGRITY RESPECT ACCOUNTABLE AGILE INNOVATIVE