Role
Community Corrections Officer
Location: Nowra Community Corrections, South District, Corrective Services NSW
Salary: Clerk Grade 5/6 (A$99,938–A$110,270) per annum, plus superannuation and leave loading
Position Type: Talent Pool Creation for ongoing and temporary full-time roles and part-time roles (flexible working hours)
Training: Paid training with a Certificate IV in Correctional Practice
Aboriginal candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
All successful candidates must be willing to work at Nowra Community Corrections.
Your role
As a Community Corrections Officer, you will join a dedicated and dynamic team focused on offender rehabilitation and enhancing community safety. You will collaborate with individuals under supervision to develop and implement rehabilitative strategies, monitor progress toward goals, and conduct home visits to ensure compliance with conditions. You will benefit from a supportive work environment and opportunities to engage in staff activities, while making a meaningful impact in the community.
What You’ll Do
Community Corrections Officers are trained to case manage people subject to community-based orders, including Parole Orders, Intensive Corrections Orders, and Community Corrections Orders. At Nowra, Officers also work with people in custody to prepare them for reintegration into the community upon their release on parole. This role offers extensive training opportunities and pathways for career advancement. If you have a strong interest in writing, enjoy collaborating with a dedicated team, and working with a variety of stakeholders, this position may be a great fit for you.
Note: Successful candidates will be required to complete a mandatory four-week, in-person, paid training program at Brush Farm Academy as a key component of the Certificate IV in Correctional Practice curriculum.
What We’re Looking For
- Individuals committed to upholding our values and behaviours, with a strong focus on ensuring community safety.
- A dedication to fostering positive relationships between Communities and Justice, with emphasis on supporting local Aboriginal and CALD communities.
- Exceptional communication skills, ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity in all interactions.
- Experience in case management, resilience, motivation, and a proactive, positive attitude.
- Ability to thrive in a challenging environment while applying cultural sensitivity and awareness.
- Ability to develop and implement effective strategies and demonstrate decisiveness in managing emotionally charged situations and addressing complex issues.
For more information on the day-to-day life of a Community Corrections Officer, review “A Day in the Life of a CCO & Resilience as a CCO” and download the role description.
What We Offer
- A challenging and rewarding career
- Flexible, autonomous work environment
- Competitive pay and conditions
- Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
- Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs
- More information at our website under Working for us
We do work that really matters. Working for Corrective Services NSW provides opportunities to make a real difference and invites collaboration with government and non-government justice and human services agencies to support victims, promote restorative justice, and reintegration.
About Us
Nowra Community Corrections is a large team offering exposure to community, pre-release and reporting centre contexts on the South Coast. We acknowledge the Yuin Nation and Dharawal people as traditional custodians of the land. Nowra is an Improving Aboriginal Outcomes site, servicing Aboriginal clients and communities.
Nowra Officers are supported by a holistic Circle of Services Specialist Team, promoting collaborative, dignified case management practice. Staff act with integrity and respect for all stakeholders.
How to Apply
Click apply and attach a cover letter (max 2 pages) outlining how you meet the focus capabilities/requirements of the role, plus an up-to-date résumé (max 3 pages). Applications close 28 September 2025 at 11:00pm AEST. A talent pool may be created for future roles at Nowra Community Corrections.
For questions contact the hiring manager or designated DCJ contacts listed in the job posting. Inclusion and diversity are central to recruitment. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and other diverse groups.
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