The Clinical Services team at Mount Gambier Prison work in a busy medical clinic environment, and the work is mainly clinical work, which means no night shifts, heavy lifting, manual handling or personal care duties are required. 

In many ways, the work is actually safer than hospitals, and support is always available for Registered Nurses treating injuries or illnesses, or delivering emergency care.

With one doctor, our Registered Nurses have scope and autonomy.  They assess inmates' health upon admission and plan their health care post-release, issue medication, insulin and methadone on a daily basis, and treat injuries and illnesses.  They also document progress notes and assist with case management.

Registered Nurses are paid according to the Registered Nurse Award Level 2.4 and earn an approximate annual salary of circa $80,000 - $90,000 based on the hourly full time pay rates below, which are inclusive of a $100 Mount Gambier Prison Nurse Allowance:

Weekdays - $39.60
Saturdays - $58.09
Sundays - $67.33

Registered Nurses work a rotating roster pattern of four days on and three days off each week, a total of 76 hours a fortnight, and either 8am to 6pm or 9am to 7pm.  

In addition, they receive six weeks' annual leave.

The first step is to register and apply online via careers.au.g4s.com.  You will receive a confirmation email once you have successfully submitted your application.  A member of the Talent Acquisition Team will then guide you through the recruitment process below.  If you require assistance, please email recruitment@au.g4s.com.

Once you've applied online, one of our recruiters will arrange for you to have a quick phone screening with the Hiring Manager to find out more about you and discuss the role in more detail.

Shortlisted applicants will then be invited to attend a formal virtual or onsite interview.

If you're successful after the interview, the G4S Talent Acquisition team will then email you a series of items to complete and return:

• Your ID
• Pre-employment Health Questionnaire
• National Police and Reference Check Form.

Upon passing, you'll receive an employment contract plus a final set of Onboarding Forms to complete.

On your first day, you will meet your team, which includes a Clinical Services Lead, Registered Nurses, a Medical Administration Officer and visiting Doctors.  A Qualified Correctional Trainer will then take you around the prison and demonstrate policies and procedures, security measures, and how to use your radio and keys. 

Throughout your first week, you'll spend time shadowing an experienced Registered Nurse and learning how the Clinic works. Your team will support you as you gain more knowledge of the corrections system, the prison environment, and your tasks and duties. 

Registered Nurses undertake a 3-week orientation in which they shadow other Registered Nurses and follow an orientation checklist.  New Registered Nurses follow a task sheet for each of our three clinics which ensures they can follow the policies and procedures in each clinic. 

• A Great Roster Pattern: Four days on and three days off each week, 76 hours a fortnight, 8am to 6pm or 9am to 7pm   
• Work/Life Balance: Six weeks' annual leave and no night shifts 
• A Fantastic Culture: Work within a supportive team of eight Registered Nurses, a Clinical Lead, and a Medical Administration Officer 
• Relocation Assistance Available

• A completed Bachelor of Nursing
• Current AHPRA Registration
• Previous nursing experience
• Comfortable working in a prison environment

To apply please visit careers.au.g4s.com, search for Registered Nurse then follow the prompts. 

If you require assistance, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team by emailing recruitment@au.g4s.com.

G4S Justice Services support the Australian justice system by helping government and law enforcement agencies to mitigate the impact of crime on resources, infrastructure and the economy.  These staff work in correctional facilities, courts, police custody, electronic monitoring, prisoner transport, and offender rehabilitation, as Correctional Officers, Prisoner Transport Officers, Nurses, Clinicians, Support Officers and Custody Officers.

By managing people in prison and delivering safety, security and respect for people in custody, including transporting and escorting offenders, G4S keeps communities safe and reduces re-offending.  Clients include State Government Departments for Justice and Community Safety, Corrections, Police, Social Services and Forensic Health, in Victoria, South Australia, New South Wales and Western Australia.

G4S celebrates and supports diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity workplace.  Our culture is one of inclusiveness and our goal is to welcome and retain staff who represent the whole community.  People from diverse backgrounds bring valuable perspectives, experiences and knowledge.  We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and walks of life. 

G4S is committed to ensuring our workforce is not only reflective of the communities in which we operate but is equipped and capable of providing the best support for our employees, those in our care and their families.  This includes respecting and supporting First Nations employees at G4S and working to increase their representation in our workforce.  To improve employment outcomes and increase First Nations recruitment and retention, our jobs for Aboriginal people include access to a Cultural Mentoring Program, Aboriginal Employee Network, and Professional Development.