Custodial Correctional Officer

Queensland Corrective Services; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 76,584 - 118,635; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five Weeks of Annual Leave

Paid Training

Uniforms & Meals Provided

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Queensland Corrective Services in Townsville City is seeking Custodial Correctional Officers. This role focuses on community safety and assisting offenders towards rehabilitation. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply, and no prior qualifications are required. Competitive salary, ongoing employment, and paid training are offered.

This position involves managing prisoners, supporting programs, and ensuring perimeter security. With career progression opportunities and relocation assistance, it's a unique chance to make a difference.

Qualifications

• Current open or provisional driver’s licence.
• Energy, empathy, and resilience.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Step into a career where every day brings the opportunity to make a lasting impact!

As a Custodial Correctional Officer, you’ll be at the forefront of safeguarding Queensland, ensuring the 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.

Make a Difference—Become a Custodial Correctional Officer

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

• Competitive Salary: $2936.50 - $4547.33 per fortnight ($76,584 - $118,635 yearly, incl. superannuation)
• Five Weeks of Annual Leave
• 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: Essentials included
• Relocation Assistance: Up to $7,000 for eligible recruits willing to move to regional centres
• 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 aggregated 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.

We celebrate diversity and inclusion

• Women
• Veterans
• People with disabilities
• Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people
• Individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds

Key Responsibilities

• 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!

Secure your future while making a difference. Apply today!