| | || --- | --- || Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City,Brisbane - West,Cairns region,Far North Qld,Ipswich region,Rockhampton region,Toowoomba region,Townsville region,Wide Bay |***\*\*Applications for the Wacol precinct and Woodford Correctional Centre are currently closed. If you select either of these locations as your preference, your application will not be considered\*\******Make a Difference—Become a Custodial Correctional Officer**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.As a Custodial Correctional Officer, you'll receive:* Competitive Salary: $2936.50 - $4547.33 per fortnight ($76,584 - $118,635 yearly, incl. superannuation)* Five Weeks of Annual Leave - More time for what matters most* 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: We'll take care of the essentials so you can focus on what you do best* Relocation Assistance: Up to $7,000 for eligible recruits willing to move to our regional centres (Capricornia Correctional Centre - Rockhampton, Townsville Correctional Centre - Townsville, Lotus Glen Correctional Centre - Mareeba)* **Please 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 aggerated shift allowance as these roles are Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.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.At Queensland Corrective Services, we celebrate diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from:* Women* Veterans* People with disabilities* Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people* Individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds* Your Role as a Custodial Correctional OfficerEvery day is different. One day, you might be overseeing prisoner rehabilitation programs, and the next, ensuring safe movement throughout the correctional centre.**Some of your key responsibilities include:*** 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!We're recruiting statewide—and applications are open year-round! Visit: Careers | Queensland Corrective Services Call: 07 3565 7252 Email: QCSRecruitment@corrections.qld.gov.auSecure your future while making a difference. Apply today!***Applications to remain current for 12 months.*****Job Ad Reference: QLD/669841CAP/25****Closing Date: Tuesday, 10th November 2026**- *Hold down the control (Ctrl) button and use your computer mouse to select multiple options*- *Hold down the control (Ctrl) button and use your computer mouse to select multiple options*#J-18808-Ljbffr