Talent Pool - Correctional Officer - Broken Hill Correctional Centre

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Broken Hill; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Communities and Justice is recruiting Correctional Officers in NSW. The role involves supervising inmates in prisons and court cells, with emphasis on good judgement, clear communication and teamwork.

Ample training is provided, including a 12-week paid course and a Certificate III in Correctional Practice. Remuneration includes a base salary, allowances, and superannuation; applications close 31 December 2026.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Be an Australia or New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• Be willing to complete Certificate III in Correctional Practice.
• Meet medical standards and have reasonable fitness.
• Provide details of visible body art according to policy.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage inmates in secured environments.
• Handle headcounts, searches and monitor movements.
• Help run work and training programs.
• Make decisions under pressure with calm and clear judgement.

Skills

Judgement

Clear communication

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Correctional Practice

Job description

We recruit people, not professions If you’ve worked in trades, security, healthcare, retail, mining, farming or hospitality. You may have already have the skills and experience we are looking for. What’s in it for you? With a 12-week paid training course and a nationally recognised Certificate III in Correctional Practice, we'll provide the support you need to start your new career. You will also receive a competitive base salary, along with additional allowances and benefits.

Your remuneration includes:

• Probationary Correctional Officers receive a base salary: $77,406 per annum.
• Casual Correctional Officers receive a base hourly rate of $39.03 plus applicable loadings.
• Uniform allowance: $450 per annum.
• Environment allowance: $1,272 per annum.
• Superannuation: employer superannuation contributions 13%
• Penalty rates apply for eligible shifts, including nights, weekends and public holidays.

What does a Correctional Officer do?

Correctional Officers play an important role in keeping NSW communities safe. Working across prisons and court cells, they supervise and manage inmates in secured environments. It’s a hands on job where you’ll need good judgement, clear communication and the ability to work as part of a team. Some days will be routine. You may be conducting headcounts, completing searches, monitoring movements or helping run work and other programs. Other days you may need to deal with situations that require you to stay calm and make decisions under pressure. Use of force is a real part of custodial work, and you’ll be trained in when and how it can be used safely and appropriately.

Eligibility requirements

• Minimum age of 18 years old
• Hold a minimum of a current Provisional P1 Drivers Licence
• Be an Australia or New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Willing to complete Certificate III in Correctional Practice
• Meet the medical standards to be a correctional officer and have reasonable level of fitness
• Candidates will be required to provide details of visible body art or modifications that are on the face, scalp, ears, neck, or hands as well as tattoos or modifications of an offensive nature. For this policy, this is specific to the anything visible beyond the fastened collar or buttoned cuff of a long sleeve shirt. Please refer to the dress manual below for further information.

We are taking applications from those interested in roles at the following locations:

• Broken Hill Correctional Centre

What do you need to apply?

• A cover letter (max. 1 page) that tells us why you’re interested in becoming a Correctional Officer and what skills or experience you have that would make you a good fit for the role
• An up-to-date resume (max. 2 pages)
• Answer all questions on the online application form accurately and honestly

For more information, visit the following helpful links.

• Role requirements, pre-employment checks and videos
• Dress Manual
• Recruitment process, recruitment adjustments and talent pools
• Download the role description

Closing date: 31/12/2026 - 11:59 PM

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