Senior Correctional Officer - West Region Talent Pool Creation

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 88,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Communities and Justice is seeking a Senior Correctional Officer for the West Region Talent Pool. Location options include Bathurst, Lithgow, Macquarie, Wellington, and Kirkconnell Correctional Centre, with ongoing and temporary roles created through a talent pool.

The role requires custodial expertise, leadership, and a commitment to inclusion and safety. Applicants must be able to work a rotating shift pattern and meet essential qualifications.

Qualifications

• Current Certificate III in Correctional Practice or equivalent custodial experience.
• Be able to drive official vehicles and hold a valid Driver’s Licence (if required).
• Preparedness to undertake shift work on a rotating roster.
• Maintain proficiency in authorised instruments of restraint.
• Satisfactory completion of a mandatory medical assessment if required.
• Knowledge of emergency and riot procedures.
• Understanding of reception, discharge procedures, warrants and bails.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily activities of Correctional Officers within a designated area.
• Contribute to dynamic and static security in inmate containment and oversight.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to staff.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct at all times.

Skills

Confidentiality

Custodial experience

Lead by example

Coaching and mentoring

Education

Certificate III in Correctional Practice

Job description

Senior Correctional Officer – West Region Talent Pool Creation • Location: Bathurst, Lithgow, Macquarie, Wellington and Kirkconnell Correctional Centre • Employment Type: Ongoing and temporary opportunities to be filled via Talent Pool creation • Salary: $97,285.00 per annum plus allowance, employer’s contribution to superannuation, and annual leave loading.

Your role

Senior Correctional Officers play an important role in maintaining the safety and wellbeing of staff and inmates. You will oversee the daily activities of all Correctional Officers within a designated area and significantly contribute to the provision of dynamic and static security in the containment and oversight of inmate / offender activities.

Applicants who are not willing to work at the advertised location, are encouraged to apply for a role in their preferred location once it is advertised.

What we’re looking for

• Ability to always maintain confidentiality.
• Utilise your proven custodial experience and knowledge to meet the demands of this role efficiently and effectively.
• Always represent the Department in an honest, ethical, and professional way and lead by example.
• Resilient, motivated with a positive attitude and confidence will be a benefit to this role.
• Experience in coaching and mentoring staff.

Essential requirements

• Current Certificate III in Correctional Practice or appropriate and relevant custodial experience.
• Be able to drive official vehicles and possess an appropriate level of Driver’s License to meet all job requirements (if required).
• Preparedness to undertake shift work on a rotating roster as required.
• Maintain proficiency in authorised instruments of restraint.
• Satisfactory completion of a mandatory medical assessment if required.

Key knowledge and experience

• Knowledge of and ability to implement emergency and riot procedures.
• Extensive knowledge of and understanding of reception and discharge procedures, warrants and bails.

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

Inclusion and Diversity

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.

Other Information

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months. For more information visit Applying for DCJ jobs on the DCJ website.

Closing Date : Sunday 1st November 2026, 11:59 PM (AEST)

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 Mariyah Hanif on 0499 722 613 or via [e-mail] Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for CSNSW, please contact the hiring manager Raylene Thompson via email [e-mail].

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.