Corrections Victoria
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    Work/Life balance
    2.5(20 ratings)
    Career development
    3.1(20 ratings)
    Benefits & perks
    2.5(20 ratings)
    Management
    2.2(20 ratings)
    Working environment
    2.2(20 ratings)
    Diversity & equal opportunity
    2.8(20 ratings)
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    1.0
    Prison Officer
    Aug 2025
    Melbourne VIC 3000Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    NOT worth the pay for the intense training and then no training once in the job. DO NOT DO THIS JOB.
    The good thingsCourts are great, very low pay, but very relaxed.
    The challengesThey are not transparent about the roster, its seven days in a row, 9 days fortnight. Also there are many rosters, some are 3 to 4 weekends in a row. They do not tell you this in the interview. The pay is the base. You would have to work a lot of overtime to get over$63000, up to 88000 is for seniors. This is not explained and is not transparent through the process. The working enovironment is very hostile.
    28 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Clinician
    May 2025
    Lara VIC 32123 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    If you're considering any role Provisional/Intern or Team Lead - do yourself a favour and run in the opposite direction.
    The good thingsSome how they manage to employ some really fabulous, supportive clinicians for the team. But they are few and far between and don't stay long.
    The challengesFIS Barwon Region is a nightmare. From a toxic culture, incompetent management, to unethical practices, it’s an environment that fosters burnout and disillusionment at every level. If you value your mental health, your professional integrity, and your career, stay far away.
    15 people found this helpful
    2.0
    Prison Officer
    May 2024
    Melbourne VIC 30003 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    If you want to make a difference in people's lives and help those incarcerated, pick any other job but this one or prepare to have your hopes and dreams shattered
    The good thingsThe overtime, the opportunities, really good annual leave for work life balance
    The challengesManagement, lack of support, one of those jobs that says "we're one big family" but once you're in you realise it's one big dysfunctional family.
    27 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Prison Officer
    Nov 2023
    Ararat VIC 33775 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    A workplace with great but challenging learning experiences however provides multiple opportunities to succeed in your career and great people to work with.
    The good thingsOver the past 4 years working with Hopkins CC, I have been given multiple opportunities to support my career development and build on my skills. I have been lucky enough to work alongside positive and passionate staff that have provided a collaborative and professional work environment. The pay and benefits you receive are very rewarding!
    The challengesShift work can be quite difficult at first, but once you have adjusted your daily cycle, it feels easy and provides a flexible arrangement for families or yourself. The workplace provides a steep learning curve, however, the staff around you always lend a hand when required.
    8 people found this helpful
    2.0
    Advanced Case Manager/Supervisor
    Apr 2022
    5 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    The work was rewarding and enjoyable but was ruined by toxic management and office politics.
    The good thingsSome amazing, caring and motivated staff. Very rewarding work.
    The challengesPoor management culture. Toxic work environment - high caseloads and KPI's, limited support, huge stress, and a broken system.
    15 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Specialist Case Manager
    Mar 2020
    1 to 2 years in the role
    Love the job, hate the people that I worked with.
    The good thingsThe job it’s self was an amazing experience and has taught me so much. I’ve been able to use the skills I learnt at uni and enjoyed doing the assessments.
    The challengesEverything is a challenge. If you live your work and do well, I’m sure the managers will find something to pick on.
    29 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Adviser
    Feb 2020
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Really interesting industry to learn about and work in.
    The good thingsWorked with so many great prison officers across Victoria, positive people who seemed to enjoy their jobs and were dedicated to the cause.
    The challengesEach prison location is so different to the next.
    7 people found this helpful
    2.0
    Case Manager
    Feb 2020
    Pay good, but terrible work environment
    The good thingsGood salary and benefits
    The challengesPoor organisational culture-worked to the bone, no appreciation or empathy from management, high case loads, huge stress, career progression being blocked when understaffed. Really needs independent investigation
    24 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Prison Officer
    Feb 2020
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Poor Management
    The good thingsAmount of days off and holidays
    The challengesManagement on a daily basis
    24 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Prison Officer
    Nov 2019
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Soul destroying.
    The good thingsHelping people make better decisions through empowerment.
    The challengesExtremely toxic environment created by management, extreme coercoin, complete lack of ethics & integrity.
    22 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Project Officer
    Nov 2019
    If treated with respect you will learn alto on the job
    The good thingsAmount of leave. Long service and sick leave
    The challengesManagement tends to micro manage staff too much
    15 people found this helpful
    3.0
    Case Manager
    Nov 2019
    5 to 6 years in the role
    Unforgettable, steep learning curve, broken
    The good thingsThe case management side of things is very rewarding
    The challengesDeadlines, paperwork, unrealistic expectations, management of overall company and the way they deal with staff mental health
    14 people found this helpful
    2.0
    Clincian
    Sep 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role
    Would have loved to make it work, but too many structural barriers and lack of support that lead to burn out. May be good if you are starting out.
    The good thingsGood team, opportunity to learn
    The challengesChanging environment, no place to even have your own desk, really bad and long winded training, very busy managers who dont have the time to support you, rigid and non therapeutic atmosphere that focuses more on forensic risk management
    12 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Prison Officer
    Jan 2019
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    A great place to work at with a learning environment
    The good thingsThe work in accommodation units as well as other areas of the prison is diverse & Covers a wide scope of activities which keeps one on their toes
    The challengesSome prisoners as well as colleagues can be challenging to work with. However this said, officers are provided with training to effectively manage this behaviour with the least amount of conflict.
    8 people found this helpful
    3.0
    Administration/Finance Officer
    Mar 2017
    I worked for Corrections for 14 years and found the environment very challenging.
    The good thingsWorking with a very diverse range of people
    The challengesExpectation from management regarding work load
    7 people found this helpful
    3.0
    Contract Consultant
    Feb 2016
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Has rewards and challenges
    The good thingsStable employment if given an ongoing opportunity
    The challengesLittle room for creativity.
    4 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Senior Prison Officer
    Sep 2015
    9 to 10 years in the role, current employee
    Secure employment, where no two days are ever the same
    The good thingspromotion and opportunity
    The challengesDealing with difficult clients (Prisoners)
    5 people found this helpful
    3.0
    Prison officer
    Sep 2015
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    An adventure but not worth it
    The good thingsRelaxed
    The challengesThe clientele
    4 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Community Corrections Officer
    Aug 2015
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    If helping is reward enough, this is the place for you.
    The good thingsIf you love a challenge, you'll love working here.
    The challengesTrying to keep the community safe.
    6 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Prison Officer
    Aug 2015
    5 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    No day is ever the same!
    The good thingsVariety in the day to day tasks
    The challengesThe people that you deal with on a daily basis
    5 people found this helpful
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