Custodial Correctional Officer
Queensland Corrective Services
Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia · Full Time
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- Salary
- AUD 73,698 – AUD 118,635 / year
- Openings
- 1
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- hace 17 horas
- Work mode
- In office
- Eligibility
- Applicants must hold a current open or provisional driver's licence. People from varied professional backgrounds including trades, hospitality, education, finance, and Defence Force are encouraged to apply. Queensland Corrective Services values diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from A…
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Job description
About the Role
Embark on a meaningful career as a Custodial Correctional Officer with Queensland Corrective Services in Rockhampton, Queensland. In this role, you will play an essential part in maintaining community safety by securing offenders and fostering their rehabilitation through support and guidance, helping them re-enter society as positive contributors.
Key Duties
- Oversee and support offender participation in educational, vocational, and employment initiatives.
- Assist in cultural engagement activities within correctional facilities.
- Manage prisoner induction processes and accommodation arrangements.
- Ensure security by monitoring perimeters and providing external escort duties.
- Prepare detailed reports to aid in case management.
- Explore various specialized areas for career growth within the service.
What We Offer
- Competitive fortnightly pay ranging from $2,834.54 to $4,547.33, equivalent to an annual salary between $73,697.91 and $118,635 including superannuation.
- Generous leave entitlement with five weeks of annual leave.
- Ongoing employment with opportunities for advancement.
- Choice of diverse work locations across Queensland.
- A comprehensive 10-week fully paid training program to equip you for success.
- Enrollment in Certificate III in Correctional Practice (Custodial), delivered by Queensland Corrective Services RTO# 5292, as a formal qualification requirement.
- Provision of uniforms and meals to support your work environment.
- Relocation support up to $7,000 for eligible candidates moving to regional centres including Capricornia Correctional Centre (Rockhampton), Townsville Correctional Centre, and Lotus Glen Correctional Centre (Mareeba).
- Additional 31.5% aggregated shift allowance for those working within correctional centres; roles in the Courts Unit operate Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm without shift allowance.
Candidate Profile
No prior experience or formal qualifications are necessary—only a current open or provisional driver's license is required. We welcome applicants from various backgrounds such as trades, hospitality, education, finance, and the Defence Force. The role emphasizes attributes like energy, empathy, and resilience.
Applicants should possess adequate language, literacy, numeracy, and digital competencies as computer and digital system use is integral for daily duties like report writing, record keeping, and communication. These skills will be evaluated during recruitment and training.
Diversity and Inclusion
Queensland Corrective Services promotes diversity and encourages candidates from varied groups including women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Additional Information
- Applications are accepted statewide and remain valid for 12 months.
- Recruitment is ongoing with a closing date of November 10, 2026.
- Employment references: Emergency & Protective Services occupational group, Job Ad Reference QLD/669841CAP/25.
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