Visitor Access & Processing Officer

Queensland Corrective Services; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Corrective Services is seeking a Visits Processing Officer to coordinate and process personal and accredited visitor applications and attendance at the correctional centre. The role requires accurate record keeping and strict confidentiality in handling visitor information and monetary items.

Applications to remain current for 12 months. Closing Date: Thursday, 29th October 2026. The position sits within the Administration occupational group.

Responsibilities

• Undertake processing of visits bookings ensuring all visitors are approved.
• Input and maintain accurate computerised and hardcopy records of visitor details.
• Ensure confidentiality of all documentation handled and maintain a sure filing system.
• Relay information regarding visits procedure at time of booking.
• Confirm booking on arrival of visitors.
• Direct visitors as required.
• Manage own work-flow by negotiating and confirming work priorities for work completion in consideration of the needs of other officers.
• Answer queries from members of the general public and relatives and friends of prisoners.
• Provide information service relating to visit times, days, duration and frequency of visits.
• Maintain confidentiality when dealing with visitors.
• Receive monies and approved items of prisoner property from and to external parties.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Liaise with intelligence, custodial and sentence management personnel in relation to individual prisoners as a component of the case and sentence management process.

Job description

Queensland Corrective Services is seeking a Visits Processing Officer to coordinate and process personal and accredited visitor applications and attendance at the correctional centre. The role requires accurate record keeping and strict confidentiality in handling visitor information and monetary items.

Applications to remain current for 12 months. Closing Date: Thursday, 29th October 2026. The position sits within the Administration occupational group.