Community Corrections Officer, Clerk 5/6, Dubbo Community Corrections

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Dubbo; Presencial; AUD 103.000 - 114.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

NSW Department of Communities and Justice—Corrective Services NSW invites applications for a Community Corrections Officer in Dubbo. You will supervise individuals on community orders, assess risks, develop tailored case plans, and prepare reports to support rehabilitation and safer communities.

This temporary role offers hands-on training, structured career pathways, and the chance to contribute to rural NSW.

Formación

• Must obtain Certificate IV Correctional Practice within 24 months of employment.
• Current driver’s licence and willingness to drive within NSW.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise individuals on community-based orders and guide rehabilitation.
• Assess individual needs and risks; develop tailored case plans.
• Prepare reports for relevant authorities and recommend appropriate programs.
• Contribute to safer communities through effective supervision and support.

Conocimientos

Communication

Risk assessment

Case management

Report writing

Rehabilitation programs

Cultural awareness

Aboriginal engagement

Descripción del empleo

Community Corrections Officer

Dubbo Community Corrections

Western District, Corrective Services NSW

Location: Dubbo

Employment Type: Temporary with a view to Permanency - 2 Roles

Salary: $102,936pa - $113,579pa + super + leave loading

A Talent Pool will be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months. Priority will be given to filling roles at Dubbo Community Corrections.

Ready to make a real impact? If you want a purpose-driven career where your work changes lives and builds safer communities, becoming a Community Corrections Officer is your chance to step up and lead the way.

Be the Difference Between Risk and Reintegration

As a Community Corrections Officer with Corrective Services NSW, you’ll play a key role in supervising individuals on community-based orders - guiding their rehabilitation, ensuring accountability, and actively contributing to safer communities.

You will assess individual needs and risks, develop tailored case plans, prepare reports for relevant authorities, and recommend programs and services that support positive behavioural change.

This is a career-building opportunity offering hands-on experience, nationally recognized training, and clear pathways for progression within one of Australia's leading justice agencies. Whether you're starting out or ready to step up, this role sets the foundation for a meaningful and impactful career in corrections.

Aboriginal candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Dubbo is a dynamic regional town located in western NSW, central to regional wineries, picturesque reserves and hiking trails, botanical gardens and numerous cultural and historical landmarks. This exciting location offers an affordable and accessible lifestyle, enjoy access to scenic parks, lakes and rivers, camping and fishing facilities, cafes and restaurants, shopping hubs, live entertainment venues, an observatory, and the unmissable Western Plains Zoo. Dubbo is also home to a thriving university campus and is serviced by two airlines (just one hour to Sydney), as well as rail and bus lines that provide regular services to and from major cities and surrounding towns. Dubbo is your gateway to professional growth and a vibrant regional lifestyle.

Affordable Living - Enjoy spacious housing, short commutes, and a lower cost of living compared to major cities.

Connected & Growing - With strong transport links, a thriving local economy, and ongoing infrastructure investment, Dubbo is a city on the rise.

Lifestyle Balance - Embrace nature, Culture, and community. Whether it's weekend day trips or relaxing by the Macquarie River, Dubbo delivers the perfect work/life balance. Working in a community office with access to the outside world! WFH one day per week and enjoy the chance to travel to satellite offices on a monthly basis.

Professional Growth - Work with passionate and dynamic teams and take an active role in the development of the psychologist/specialist psychologist role. Have an opportunity to effect change with teams and clients in rural and remote locations and enjoy diversity in your work.

Grow Your Career with Purpose

Start as a Community Corrections Officer and unlock a clear path to leadership, specialist roles, and beyond. Corrective Services NSW offers structured career progression, professional development, and the chance to move into a variety of impactful roles.

Career Pathways Include

• Senior Community Corrections Officer
• Team Leader or Manager
• Specialist roles in programs, training, or investigations
• Opportunities across the broader NSW justice and human services sector

Build a meaningful career where you make a difference - and keep moving forward.

What You’ll Gain

• A Career with Purpose: Play a vital role in shaping safer communities and transforming lives through justice and rehabilitation.
• Professional Growth on Us: Benefit from a fully paid, immersive 4-week training program (Certificate IV in Correctional Practice) that sets you up for success.
• Work Your Way: Enjoy genuine autonomy and flexible working arrangements that empower you to manage your day effectively.
• Belong to a Culture That Cares: Thrive in a supportive, inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated and your wellbeing matters.
• Pathways to Progress: Unlock clear, rewarding career opportunities within Corrective Services and across the wider NSW public sector.

Who We’re Looking For

You’re a clear communicator who stays calm under pressure and is driven to make an impact. Whether you come from social work, case management, education, law enforcement, or simply have a passion to help and learn, you’ll thrive here.

Ideal Candidates Bring

• Integrity, resilience, and sound judgment
• Cultural awareness, especially with Aboriginal and CALD communities
• Confidence handling tough situations with empathy
• A strong commitment to growth and community safety

For more information on the day-to-day life of a Community Corrections Officer, review – A Day in the life of a CCO & Resilience as a CCO.

We do work that really matters

Working for Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It's work that really matters.

Essential Requirements

• Obtain Certificate IV Correctional Practice within 24 months of employment and within 12 months of commencing training. This accreditation process is required to ensure staff can perform all aspects of the role and work with all types of offenders.
• Current driver's licence and a willingness/ability to drive within NSW.

Successful candidates will be required to complete a mandatory four-week, in-person, paid training program at our Brush Farm Academy, which is a key component of the Certificate IV in Correctional Practice curriculum.

Ready to take on the challenge?

We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity.

Your next career chapter starts here.

Applications close: TUESDAY 6TH OCTOBER 2026, 11:00 pm AEST.

Questions?

For more information about the role or what it's like to work for Corrective Services NSW, please contact the hiring manager Victoria McMasters on 0458283190 or via email [e-mail].

If you've got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Karen Honnery on 0460 942 972 or via [e-mail].

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

Other Information

For more information visit Applying for DCJ jobs on the DCJ website.