Custodial Correctional Officer

Queensland Corrective Services

Cairns Regional

On-site

AUD 76,584 - 118,635

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Five Weeks of Annual Leave

Job Security

Diverse Work Locations

Paid Training Program

Uniforms Provided

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

A correctional services agency in Australia is seeking Custodial Correctional Officers to ensure the safety of offenders and guide their rehabilitation. No experience is necessary to apply. The role offers a competitive salary and extensive training opportunities. Applicants can come from various backgrounds, including trades and education. Join a fulfilling career that values diversity and aims to make a positive impact in society.

Qualifications

No prior experience or qualifications needed.
A current open or provisional driver's licence is required.
Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Supporting education and vocational training programs.
Managing prisoner inductions and accommodation units.
Conducting perimeter security and external escorts.

Skills

Resilience

Empathy

Energy

Education

Certificate III in Correctional Practice (Custodial)

Job description

Custodial Correctional Officer – Queensland Corrective Services

Step into a career where every day brings the opportunity to make a lasting impact. As a Custodial Correctional Officer, you’ll safeguard Queensland, ensuring security of offenders while guiding them toward rehabilitation. You’ll help shape their journey—challenging them to develop a renewed respect for the law and empowering them to reintegrate as positive contributors to their communities. It’s more than a job—it's a chance to influence lives and strengthen our society.

Applications for the Wacol precinct and Woodford Correctional Centre are currently closed. If you select either of these locations as your preference, your application will not be considered.

Why Join Us?

As a Custodial Correctional Officer, you'll play a vital role in ensuring community safety while helping individuals rebuild their lives. You will secure offenders, assist in their rehabilitation, and guide them toward a successful life free of crime.

Benefits

Competitive Salary: $2936.50 – $4547.33 per fortnight ($76,584 – $118,635 yearly, incl. superannuation)
Five Weeks of Annual Leave
Job Security with career progression opportunities
Diverse Work Locations across Queensland
Paid 10‑week training program
Formal Qualification: Certificate III in Correctional Practice (Custodial) – required upon employment through Queensland Corrective Services RTO# 5292
Uniforms & Meals Provided
Relocation Assistance: Up to $7,000 for eligible recruits willing to move to regional centres (Capricornia, Townsville, Lotus Glen)
Note: Custodial Correctional Officers in correctional centres attract a 31.5% aggregated shift allowance; Court Unit officers do not.

Outstanding Experience Requirement?

No experience? No problem. You don't need prior experience or qualifications to apply, just a current open or provisional driver's licence. We seek individuals from all walks of life—trades, hospitality, education, finance, or Defence Force. Energy, empathy, and resilience are key.

We celebrate diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities