Community Corrections Officer, Griffith Community Corrections

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Griffith City; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Communities and Justice invites applications for the position of Community Corrections Officer in Griffith. The role supervises individuals on community orders, developing tailored case plans and reporting to authorities to support rehabilitation and accountability.

This is a pathway to leadership within Corrective Services NSW. Formal qualification includes a Certificate IV Correctional Practice with a mandatory four-week training at Brush Farm Academy; a current NSW driving

Qualifications

• Obtain Certificate IV Correctional Practice within 24 months.
• Current driver’s licence and willingness to drive within NSW.
• Successful completion of a four-week paid training program at Brush Farm Academy.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clear communication

Calm under pressure

Cultural awareness (Aboriginal/CALD)

Empathy in tough situations

Commitment to community safety

Education

Certificate IV Correctional Practice

Job description

Community Corrections Officer Griffith Community Corrections, Southern District, Corrective Services NSW Location: Griffith Employment Type: Talent Pool Creation 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 Griffith 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 recognised 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. Located in the heart of the beautiful Riverina region, Griffith is a vibrant and thriving regional city renowned for its welcoming community, diverse culture, and exceptional lifestyle. Surrounded by rich agricultural landscapes, wineries, and acclaimed food experiences, Griffith offers the perfect balance of career opportunities and relaxed country living. Residents enjoy affordable housing, excellent schools, modern health and sporting facilities, and a wide range of recreational activities. With a strong local economy, a friendly community atmosphere, and easy access to major centres, Griffith is an ideal place to build your career while enjoying a high quality of life. Whether you're seeking professional growth, a family-friendly environment, or a tree-change with all the conveniences of a modern regional city, Griffith offers a unique opportunity to live, work, and thrive.

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.

• 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.

Applications close:

WEDNESDAY 28TH 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 Katelyn Clyne on 0457 272 445 or via email [e-mail]

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.

The Welcome Experience Thinking about moving to regional NSW? Get free, personalised support with housing, schools, jobs, and settling in. Learn more: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience The careers site currently promotes this service on the Discover roles with DCJ in regional NSW page.