Custodial Correctional Officer

Queensland Corrective Services; Mareeba Shire; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary incl super

Five weeks annual leave

Paid training

Relocation assistance

Uniforms provided

Career progression

Job summary

Queensland Corrective Services in Mareeba, QLD seeks Custodial Correctional Officers to help keep communities safe and support rehabilitation. You will work across correctional centres, securing offenders and assisting in their transition away from crime.

No prior experience needed; applicants with energy, empathy and resilience are encouraged to apply. Paid training, relocation assistance, and career progression opportunities are available across Queensland.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; suitable for a broad range of backgrounds.
• Applicants must have a current open or provisional driver’s licence.
• Must enrol in and complete a Certificate III in Correctional Practice (Custodial) as part of employment.

Responsibilities

• Support prisoner rehabilitation programs and education/vocational training.
• Assist with cultural engagement initiatives within the centre.
• Manage prisoner inductions and accommodation units.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Correctional Practice (Custodial)

Tools

Driver's licence

Job description

Queensland Corrective Services - Mareeba QLD

Make a Difference - Become a Custodial Correctional Officer

Are you looking for a career where you can truly make an impact? As a Custodial Correctional Officer (CCO) with Queensland Corrective Services, you will play a vital role in ensuring community safety while helping individuals rebuild their lives.

This is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to influence positive change. You will secure offenders, assist in their rehabilitation, and guide them toward a successful life free of crime.

Why Join Us?

As a Custodial Correctional Officer, you'll receive:

• Competitive Salary: $2,834.54 - $4,547.33 per fortnight ($73,697.91 - $118,635 per year, incl. superannuation).
• Five Weeks of Annual Leave - More time for what matters most
• Job Security: Ongoing employment with career progression opportunities
• Diverse Work Locations: Choose from centres across Queensland
• Paid Training: Receive a 10-week, fully paid training program to prepare you for success
• Formal Qualification: Successful applicants will be required to enrol in, and complete, a Certificate III in Correctional Practice (Custodial) as part of their employment (Delivered by Queensland Corrective Services RTO# 5292)
• Uniforms & Meals Provided: We'll take care of the essentials so you can focus on what you do best
• Relocation Assistance: Up to $7,000 for eligible recruits willing to move to our regional centres (Capricornia Correctional Centre - Rockhampton, Townsville Correctional Centre - Townsville, Lotus Glen Correctional Centre - Mareeba)
• Please note: Custodial Correctional Officers working in correctional centres attract an aggregated shift allowance of 31.5%. Custodial Correctional Officers working within Courts Unit do not attract aggerated shift allowance as these roles are Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

No Experience? No Problem!

You don't need prior experience or qualifications to apply, just a current open or provisional driver's licence! We're looking for individuals from all walks of life - whether you've worked in trades, hospitality, education, finance, or the Defence Force. What matters most is your energy, empathy, and resilience.

Important: Custodial Correctional Officers are required to use computers and digital systems as part of their daily duties, including report writing, record management and communication. Applicants should have a reasonable level of language, literacy, numeracy, and digital skills, which will be assessed during the recruitment process and throughout the Correctional Officer Entry Program (COEP).

At Queensland Corrective Services, we celebrate diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from:

• Women
• Veterans
• People with disabilities
• Individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds
• Your Role as a Custodial Correctional Officer

Every day is different. One day, you might be overseeing prisoner rehabilitation programs, and the next, ensuring safe movement throughout the correctional centre.

Some of your key responsibilities include:

• Supporting education, vocational training, and employment programs
• Assisting with cultural engagement initiatives
• Managing prisoner inductions and accommodation units
• Conducting perimeter security and external escorts
• Writing reports for case management
• With specialist areas available, there are multiple paths for career development!

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/669841CAP/25

Closing Date: Tuesday, 10th November 2026