Program Facilitator

About The GEO Group Australia

We are the country's leading provider of outsourced correctional services, operating in NSW and VIC. GEO aims 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. 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. For more information about our organisation visit our website www.geogroup.com.au

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About Ravenhall Correctional Centre

Ravenhall is a Victoria’s largest prison for adult sentenced and unsentenced males. Its 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, a specialised Closed Supervision Unit for prisoners with significant challenging behaviours, and a small Mission Based Unit for prisoners who have never been in custody before.  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.

With key focus on young adult’s offenders, Aboriginal and those with complex and mental health needs, prisoners 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, Correct Care Australia, YMCA, Honeywell and Bendigo Kangan Institute of Tafe.

For more information about Ravenhall Correctional Centre, click here. 

About the Opportunity

The Program Facilitator reports to the Coordinator Family and Programs.  They are responsible for delivering group-based living skills modules that focus upon a range of basic life skills to improve 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 Program 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
• Fitness Passport to promote wellbeing. Discounted gym and pool access for members and their families to over 1500 fitness facilities across Australia.
• REACH Program
• VCEA
• Other employee (and family) benefits including health and insurance 

To be considered for this role, applicants must submit a cover letter and a current resume.

For any enquiries, or to discuss the position in more detail please contact a member of the Human Resources Team at ravenhallcareers@geogroup.com.au   

This is a rare opportunity to join an organisation that is growing and dedicated to improving our communities. Don't wait - Apply Now!

 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are highly encouraged to apply

Applications close at 11:59pm, Sunday 01 September 2024

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

INTEGRITY          RESPECT         ACCOUNTABLE       AGILE         INNOVATIVE