Pre-Release Prisoner Program Consultant

Pre‑Release Employment Consultant – Corrections & Community Reintegration

Are you someone with a strong backbone, thick skin and the ability to stay calm, professional and unflappable in challenging environments? We’re looking for a Employment Consultant to support individuals transitioning from custody back into the community — and into meaningful employment.

This role is ideal for someone who is kind but not soft, professional without being easily offended, and confident working with complex personalities and high‑pressure situations.

About the Role

This is a dynamic, on‑the‑move position covering the CNS region, working closely with participants at Lotus Glen Correctional Centre and individuals on parole. You’ll play a critical role in preparing people for release, connecting them with employment opportunities, and coordinating the support they need to reintegrate successfully.

You will:

• Engage directly with pre‑release participants inside correctional facilities

• Work alongside Corrections teams and parole officers to support transition plans

• Match participants to suitable employment based on skills, location and parole conditions

• Build strong employer and community networks to create job pathways

• Maintain professional, consistent communication with employers, Corrections staff and community partners

• Navigate tough conversations, set boundaries and keep participants accountable

• Thrive in a fast‑paced environment where no two days look the same

This is not a desk‑bound job — you’ll be out in the community, building relationships, marketing job seekers and negotiating employment outcomes.

Who You Are

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Resilient and steady‑headed – you don’t take things personally and you hold your ground

• Professional and confident – able to communicate clearly with participants, employers and Corrections staff

• Not overly empathetic – you care, but you don’t get pulled into emotional turbulence

• Solutions‑focused – you see challenges as opportunities

• Organised and adaptable – able to manage a region‑wide caseload and frequent travel

• A natural connector – you build trust quickly and speak with authority

• Motivated by impact – you want to help people rebuild their lives through employment

Experience in employment services, corrections, community services, sales, retail, call centres, hospitality, business development or similar people‑focused roles is highly valued.

A Day in This Role

• Meeting with participants inside the correctional centre to plan for release

• Marketing job seekers to employers and negotiating placement conditions

• Building and maintaining employer and community partnerships

• Working with Employment Consultants to secure sustainable job outcomes

• Managing compliance, reporting and database requirements

• Travelling across the region to support participants and stakeholders

Why You’ll Love It

• Competitive salary + performance incentives

• Ongoing training and career development

• Supportive, inclusive team culture

• Funded Certificate IV in Community Services or Mental Health Peer Support (eligibility applies)

• EAP & wellbeing programs

• Purchased leave options

• Paid parental leave

• Vehicle salary packaging

• Recognition programs and team events

This is a role where your work genuinely changes lives — helping people break cycles, rebuild confidence and re‑enter the community with purpose.

What You Need

• Eligibility to work in Australia

• Current driver’s licence + comprehensively insured vehicle

• MyGovID (Standard level)

• Willingness to complete a National Police Check

• Ability to pass a Working With Children Check

• Full‑time availability Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm

Join Us

If you’re ready for a role that’s challenging, meaningful and far from ordinary — where you’ll help break down barriers and create real opportunities for people rebuilding their lives — we want to hear from you.