Department of Justice and Community Safety | Melbourne, Australia | Posted June 27, 2026
Position Overview
* Lead a team that helps keep Victorian prisons safe and secure.
* Support prison officers while helping people build better futures.
* Take on real leadership in a fast-paced maximum-security prison.
* Grow your skills through varied work and meaningful responsibility.
* Ongoing, full-time role earning $85,787 - $98,651 per year, plus super.
What you will do
As senior prison officer, you will lead prison officers in a busy custodial setting.
You will help create a safe prison while supporting your team and the people in your care.
You will:
* lead prison officers through daily custodial, security and case management duties
* coordinate prison operations, respond to incidents and maintain prison security
* support people in prison through complex case management and guidance
* coach staff, monitor performance and help build a safe and respectful workplace
* maintain accurate records, prepare reports and act as officer in charge when requi...