Custodial Correctional Officer
Queensland Corrective Services
Townsville, Queensland, Australia · Full Time
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- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- AUD 76,584 – AUD 118,635 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 3 weeks ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- Certificate III in Correctional Practice (Custodial)
- Eligibility
- Open to applicants from diverse backgrounds, including women, veterans, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people from culturally diverse communities. Suitable for candidates from trades, hospitality, education, finance, Defence Force, and other backgrounds. N…
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Where you'll work
Job description
About the role
Queensland Corrective Services is seeking Custodial Correctional Officers to help keep the community safe while supporting people in custody to change their behaviour and prepare for life after release. The role combines security-focused duties with rehabilitation support, with the goal of encouraging lawful, positive reintegration into the community.
This is a meaningful career opportunity for people who want to contribute to public safety and make a direct difference in the lives of others.
Important location notice
Applications for Borallon Training and Correctional Centre and Woodford Correctional Centre are currently closed. If either of these locations is selected as a preference, the application will not be considered.
What the role offers
- Competitive pay of $2,936.50 to $4,547.33 per fortnight, equivalent to $76,584 to $118,635 per year including superannuation.
- Five weeks of annual leave.
- Ongoing employment with opportunities to progress your career.
- Work across a range of correctional centres throughout Queensland.
- A fully paid 10-week training program to prepare you for the role.
- A requirement to enrol in and complete Certificate III in Correctional Practice (Custodial), delivered by Queensland Corrective Services RTO #5292.
- Uniforms and meals supplied.
- Relocation assistance of up to $7,000 for eligible recruits moving to regional centres including Capricornia Correctional Centre (Rockhampton), Townsville Correctional Centre (Townsville), and Lotus Glen Correctional Centre (Mareeba).
- Custodial Correctional Officers in correctional centres receive an aggregated shift allowance of 31.5%; Court Unit roles do not receive this allowance because they operate Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
About you
No previous experience or formal qualifications are required. A current open or provisional driver's licence is the only stated requirement to apply. Queensland Corrective Services welcomes applicants from a wide range of backgrounds, including trades, hospitality, education, finance, and the Defence Force.
The organisation also encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
What you will do
Each day may involve a different mix of security and rehabilitation duties. You may supervise rehabilitation activities one day and support safe movement across the centre the next.
The work includes helping offenders develop new skills, maintain safe routines, and move through the correctional process in a structured and secure environment.
Additional details
Applications are being accepted statewide and are open year-round. Applications will remain current for 12 months.
Job advertisement reference: QLD/669841CAP/25. Closing date: Tuesday, 10 November 2026.
Occupational group: Emergency & Protective Services.
Contact details provided in the source: phone 07 3565 7252 and email [email protected].
The source also indicates that specialist areas are available, creating multiple routes for career development.
The role is focused on safeguarding Queensland, supporting prisoner rehabilitation, and contributing to safer communities.
Additional note: this opportunity is described as a chance to influence lives and strengthen society.
Working pattern note for Court Unit roles: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
The role is stated as onsite in Townsville, Queensland, Australia.
The position is full-time and ongoing.
The posting does not specify a stipend; instead, it provides a salary range.
The exact number of vacancies was not stated in the source.
Application notes: candidates should not select the closed Borallon Training and Correctional Centre or Woodford Correctional Centre if applying.
Training and qualification requirements are part of employment and must be completed successfully.
The role is designed for people with resilience, empathy, and energy who want to work in a public safety environment.
Closes Tuesday, 10 November 2026, with applications kept active for 12 months.
Reference: QLD/669841CAP/25.
Occupational category: Emergency & Protective Services.
Location preference warning and employment conditions should be carefully reviewed before applying.