At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the prisoner canteen by managing stock and supervising operations.
- Company: Join GEO, a leader in correctional services with a focus on integrity and respect.
- Benefits: Earn $42.68 per hour plus superannuation, with flexible weekday hours.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and development in a supportive team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference while gaining valuable experience in a unique environment.
- Qualifications: Strong communication, organisation skills, and experience in customer service or stock control.
Seeking flexible weekday employment? We're recruiting Casual Prisoner Canteen Support Officers. Earn $42.68 per hour, plus Superannuation. GEO is keen to hear from you as you may be able to provide Administrative Canteen Support to our team.
About the Opportunity
The Fulham Correctional Centre currently has vacancies for Casual Weekday Administration Support Officers in our prisoner canteen. The primary objective of the position is to maintain and provide functions and services of the prisoner canteen.
About the Role
- Maintain all functions of the prisoner canteen and computerised stock system, including sales to prisoners, processing of phones to the PTS, stock ordering, etc.
- Supervise prisoners working in the Prisoner Canteen in relation to re-stocking shelves and picking items for sales, ensuring that security is observed at all times.
- When necessary, arrange for replacement of Prisoner Workers via the Prisoner Employment system.
- Assess stock levels and place orders with suppliers on a weekly basis.
- Ensure stock control is maintained, and cycle count checks are undertaken daily.
- Participate in monthly physical stock take and Infinium update.
- Check off all receipted stock against receipted stock during deliveries.
- Monitor perishable items and minimise waste.
- Handle phone enquiries.
- Maintain office systems including the filing and information retrieval systems pertaining to the Prisoner Canteen.
- Assist with the preparation of policies and procedures.
- Any other responsibilities that apply to this position as defined in the relevant sections of the Operating Manual.
- Comply with Occupational Health and Safety and EEO / EOWA requirements in accordance with relevant legislative requirements and contribute to the maintenance and improvement of safety and equity in the workplace.
- Provide relief in other administration positions, as required.
- Other duties as directed by the department manager.
About You
Candidates should have the following:
- Essential: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- High level of organisation, co-ordination, and problem-solving skills.
- Proven skills in the use and application of a range of computer software in a Windows environment.
- Experience in customer service and stock control.
- Ability to meet deadlines and cope in a busy environment.
- Good keyboard skills.
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in a correctional environment.
Previous experience working in a correctional setting or other fast-paced canteen-style environment would be advantageous. Due to the nature of the role of ASO position, to be successful, applicants will require the ability to work directly with prisoners in a correctional environment, complying with the security policies and procedures of the Centre. GEO will require applicants to obtain and maintain appropriate security clearances from Victoria Police and Corrections Victoria (at GEO's expense). The successful applicants are also required to undergo a pre-employment medical prior to commencing employment.
About Fulham Correctional Centre
Fulham Correctional Centre is part of The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd (GEO). GEO is the leading provider of privately managed correctional services in Victoria.
How To Apply
To apply, we ask that you complete a short questionnaire as part of the application process. Applications must include a resume and a one-page cover letter. Interviews may commence prior to the job advertisement closing. Applications close: Midnight, Thursday 1st October 2026.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are highly encouraged to apply. For further enquiries, please contact a member of the Human Resources Team at Fulham Correctional Centre, on (03) 5142 3800 or at FulhamHR@geogroup.com.au.
Make a real difference – apply now! GEO is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
We are always looking for people to join our company who share the values that we stand for: INTEGRITY, RESPECT, ACCOUNTABLE, AGILE, INNOVATIVE.
Administration Support Officer - Casual Prisoner Canteen Support Officer employer: Geo Group
At Fulham Correctional Centre, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment. As a Program Facilitator, you will not only enjoy a competitive salary and benefits such as subsidised gym memberships and professional development opportunities, but you will also be part of a passionate team committed to making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals seeking positive change. Located in rural Victoria, our focus on rehabilitation and community reintegration ensures that your work is both rewarding and purposeful, allowing you to contribute to safer communities while growing your career.
