Executive Support Officer

Provide exceptional administrative and executive support to the General Manager in a High-Impact Setting! Competitive Full-Time salary $75,000 - $79,000 + Superannuation (based on experience)

The Opportunity: Executive Support Officer with Real-World Impact 

Ready to be an Executive Support Officer in an environment unlike any other? The Ravenhall Correctional Centre, Victoria's largest prison for adult males, is seeking a dynamic Executive Support Officer to become a key member of our Executive team.

This is more than an administration role; it's a critical position that delivers high level support to the General Manager in coordinating daily diary activity, managing the interface between the General Manager and stakeholders, scheduling appointments, preparing communication and reporting templates. You will operate within the unique operational environment of a correctional facility, working with a team committed to safety, rehabilitation, and community outcomes.

If you thrive on complexity, confidentiality, and providing high-quality, professional executive support, this is your chance to make a lasting difference to our people and, by extension, to the community we serve.

For more information on the role, please review the Position Description.

Your Key Impact Areas

As the Executive Support Officer, you will orchestrate the administrative functions of the Executive Office: 

• Provide high-level administrative support, including diary management, travel arrangements, and meeting coordination.
• Prepare and review correspondence, reports, and briefing materials with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Act as the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring professional and timely communication.
• Manage sensitive information with discretion and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Assist with project coordination, data analysis, and reporting to support operational and strategic initiatives.
• Monitor deadlines and ensure compliance with organisational policies and procedures.
• Support key functions, such as Compliance and Performance and Human Resources, to ensure integrated, best practice service delivery. 

Is This You? Your Essential Skills for Success

We are looking for a highly organised, discrete, and sharp-minded professional who can navigate a high-volume, highly regulated setting:

• Demonstrated experience in executive or senior administrative support roles.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant systems.
• Knowledge of correctional services or government operations is desirable but not essential.

Our Unique Setting: Ravenhall Correctional Centre 

Ravenhall is an innovative facility focused on rehabilitation for people in our care, with a specialised focus on people who are Aboriginal, and those with complex mental health needs. Its unique campus-style design underpins GEO's Continuum of Care philosophy, which extends post-release through GEO’s Community Reintegration Centre. Working here means you're supporting the people who drive this critical mission forward.

Please Note: This role is situated within a correctional setting and will involve direct contact with prisoners. Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is mandatory.

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

The Rewards: Investing in Your Career and Wellbeing

Joining GEO means being part of a team committed to professional excellence and making a real difference. We offer a compelling range of benefits:

• Professional development opportunities (including further education sponsorship)
• Competitive salary and 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.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance (Medibank Private)

Ready to Coordinate the Future of Our Workforce?

To be considered for this role click on the "Apply" button and proceed through the application questionnaire located beneath the job advertisement and a cover letter and a current resume.

Employment at Ravenhall Correctional Centre is subject to the successful completion of clearances and pre-employment checks prior to commencement. The application process has several stages, and should your application advance, you will be expected to engage in the following steps:

• In-Person (preferred) or Virtual Interview Attendance
• Reference checks will be conducted following the interview
• Fit2Work and National Police Certificate Authority Clearance which will be covered by our organisation
• Pre-Employment Medical and Fitness Assessment, which will be covered by our organisation

_Important: Please note that Pre-Employment clearance can take approximately 6-8 weeks._To be considered for this role, applicants must submit a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and a current resume.

For any enquiries, or to discuss these positions in more detail please contact ravenhallcareers@geogroup.com.au 

Applications close at 11:59pm Sunday, 7 December 2025.

Please note* This is a progressive campaign and interviews may commence prior to the closure of the advertisement. 

 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply 

We are always looking for people to join our company who share the values that we stand for:INTEGRITY          RESPECT         ACCOUNTABLE       AGILE         INNOVATIVE