Overview
Looking for a change? At Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW), we're looking for people ready to make a meaningful career change. If you've worked in trades, security, health, retail, farming, hospitality or care work, you may already have what it takes to get started.
What's the job about?
Correctional Officers help keep our communities safe. They supervise and manage inmates in correctional facilities, including prisons and court cells throughout NSW. This is a stable, hands‐on career that values common sense, teamwork, and strong communication skills.
Your Role Might Include
* Keeping inmates accounted for during daily routines like meals, headcounts, and movements
* Watching for safety or security risks and reporting concerns
* Searching cells or common areas to help keep the environment secure
* Supervising activities like work programs or visits
* Treating people fairly and consistently while enforcing rules
What's in it for you?
* A comprehensive 12‐week paid training course
* Competitive base salary of $75,151 p.a. plus superannuation and penalty rates
* Six weeks of annual leave
* Earn a nationally recognised Certificate III in Correctional Practice
* Exciting career development opportunities into specialised roles
* Access to our Fitness Passport program
* Benefit from a tax break through a novated car lease
* Additional study leave to support your continued growth and development
Requirements of the Role
* Minimum age of 18 years
* Current driver's licence
* Australian or New Zealand Citizen, or Permanent Resident
* Willing to complete the Certificate III in Correctional Practice
* Meet the medical standards to be a Correctional Officer and maintain a reasonable level of fitness
* Body art or modifications that are on the face, scalp, ears, neck or hands, as well as tattoos or modifications of an offensive nature, are prohibited. For this policy, the prohibited areas of the neck and hands are anything visible beyond the fastened collar or buttoned cuff of a long‐sleeve shirt. Please refer to the dress manual below for further information.
Closing Date
2/5/2026 - 11:59 PM
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