Talent Pool - Correctional Officer - Macquarie & Wellington Correctional Centre

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

Benefits offered by this job

12-week paid training

Uniform allowance

Environment allowance

13% superannuation

Penalty rates

Job summary

Department of Communities and Justice in NSW is recruiting Correctional Officers to work across prisons and court cells. You will supervise and manage inmates in secured environments, perform headcounts, searches, monitor movements and support programs, using judgement and teamwork daily.

The role includes 12-week paid training, a nationally recognised Certificate III in Correctional Practice, and competitive base salary with uniform and environment allowances plus 13% employer superannuation

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Hold a current Provisional P1 Drivers Licence.
• Australian or New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• Willing to complete Certificate III in Correctional Practice.
• Meet medical standards and have reasonable level of fitness.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage inmates in secured environments.
• Conduct headcounts and searches.
• Monitor movements and support work programs.
• Assist in situations requiring calm, clear decision-making.
• Use of force training and procedures where appropriate.

Skills

Clear communication

Teamwork

Judgement

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.
• 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.

Locations

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

• Wellington Correctional Centre
• Macquarie Correctional Centre

It is important to note, that you can only apply for a Correctional Officer role with CSNSW ONCE in every 12 months and we will withdraw your application if you:

• Have applied for a Correctional Officer (Casual or Ongoing) role within Corrective Services NSW within the last 12 months.
• You are currently going through the recruitment process for another location or Correctional Officer role within a Correctional Centre.

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

Inclusion and Diversity

Inclusion and Diversity lie 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 Peoples, women, people identifying as LGBTQIA+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers, and other diversity groups. Visit our careers site for more information about Inclusion & Diversit y.