Victoria → Australian Corrections (overview) → VIC
About Corrections Victoria, part of the Department of Justice and Community Safety Selection Testing
Corrections Victoria, part of the Department of Justice and Community Safety uses numeracy and literacy testing plus a Prison Officer Selection Test (POST) and separate psychological/aptitude testing.
A National Police Check and background vetting apply to all applicants regardless of state.
Important: Corrections roles require working in secure environments with people who may be in crisis or pose safety risks. Psychological suitability is assessed alongside cognitive ability, and reapplying after an unsuccessful attempt typically means waiting for a future intake.
Key Victoria Corrections Recruitment Facts to Know
- Agency: Corrections Victoria, part of the Department of Justice and Community Safety
- Assessment approach: numeracy and literacy testing plus a Prison Officer Selection Test (POST) and separate psychological/aptitude testing
- Background check: A National Police Check is required; prior criminal history does not automatically disqualify an applicant but is assessed case by case
- Psychological assessment: A separate psychometric assessment testing resilience and suitability for custodial work is standard
- Situational judgement: Realistic workplace scenario questions, assessing judgement rather than pure cognitive ability, feature heavily across all three states
Corrective services agencies do not publish a realistic full-length practice test for their selection process. TestReady AU fills that gap with 100+ practice questions across verbal reasoning, numeracy and situational judgement, with a full explanation after every answer.
| Feature | Official Sources | TestReady AU |
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| Practice questions | None | 100+ questions |
| Answer explanations | None | Every question |
| Instant feedback | No | Yes |
| Progress tracking | No | Yes |
| Drill by question type | No | Yes |
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