About The GEO Group Australia

The GEO Group is the country's leading provider of outsourced correctional services, operating in NSW and VIC. We aim to deliver better corrections and create safer communities. We focus on providing a continuum of care and integration of services to make a real difference in the lives of people we work with. As a Registered Training Provider (number 3570), GEO offers a wide variety of training programs which are nationally accredited.

Our company is defined by us always acting with Integrity, showing everyone Respect without fail, being Accountable at all times, always being Agile and continuously looking for opportunities to be Innovative.

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

About Ravenhall Correctional Centre

Ravenhall is a 1300 bed medium security prison for adult sentenced and remand males. Its contemporary campus-style design reflects four accommodation communities with varying profiles: 1) sentenced, 2) sentenced and remand focused on indigenous men and short stay prisoners, 3) remandee’s and 4) protection (sentenced and remand). Community accommodation is complimented by a further 75-bed Forensic Mental Health Unit, a 25-bed Unit for prisoners with significant challenging behaviours, and a 25-bed Mission Unit designed to respond intensively and therapeutically to current community issues. 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.

Through investment in opportunities for prisoners to engage in work, education and programs, prisoners are not only held safely and securely but given every chance to turn their lives around. Issues behind much of the crime in our communities – such as violent attitudes, anti-social behaviours and the abuse of drugs and alcohol – are addressed through innovative programs and interventions. At the same time helping prisoners with day-to-day challenges such as gaining and holding down employment and finding a suitable place to live also help prevent a return to crime.

Ravenhall’s unprecedented emphasis on offender rehabilitation and reintegration is evidenced by a significantly sized team of clinicians, working in concert with a number of Victoria’s most respected organisations including Forensicare, Correct Care, YMCA, Kangan Institute. Together, Ravenhall provides an integrated service system that collaboratively brings about lasting positive change in the lives of prisoners pre- and post-release. Through these partnerships the objective of Safer Victorian Communities is achieved.

For more information about Ravenhall Correctional Centre, click here.

About the Opportunity

The Life Skills Facilitator reports to the Team Leader Family and Life Skill Programs. They are responsible for delivering group-based living skills modules that focus upon a range of basic life skills to improve the individual’s capacity, communication and living skills post-release. They also facilitate the Brains Gym program that delivers activities and games that improve cognitive skills, promote and encourage thinking and problem solving and expand knowledge and vocabulary.

The Life Skills Facilitator works closely and collaboratively with GEO and Alliance Partner staff to provide an integrated response to meeting the needs of the prisoners and providing interventions that promote positive reintegration outcomes.

Your Skills and Experience

• Qualification in community welfare sector or related fields or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience facilitating personal development and life skills programs.
• Demonstrated high level professionalism, compliance and attention to detail.
• High level of oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated capacity or aptitude to work with clients who may exhibit complex or challenging behaviours.
• Ability to assist in the development and implementation of innovative programs.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise
• Experience working within a prison setting (desirable).

For more information about this position, please click here to download the position description.

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)
• Support with Professional Registration costs
• Flexible working arrangements
• Competitive salary and rewards scheme
• Free parking
• Employee Assistance Program
• Staff gym
• Subsidised meals

This is your chance to be a part of a new model, with a philosophical focus on the rehabilitation and reintegration of all prisoners to reduce recidivism and improve outcomes.

Joining GEO is your chance to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of prisoners, their families and the community

Apply Now!

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are highly encouraged to apply.

For enquiries please contact Ana Cuchilla-Castillo or Nimit Pandya, HR Officer on 03 8363 2658 or 03 8363 2662.

Please note: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted approximately 2-3 weeks following the closing date. Unsuccessful candidates will be contacted in due course.