
Talent Pool - Casual Correctional Officer - South Coast
NSW Department of Communities and Justice
Posted 2 days ago
Company description:
Casual Correctional Officer - South Coast Correctional Centre
Job description:
About the role
Correctional Officers contribute to community safety and assist offenders in finding paths for improvement in their lives. They supervise inmates in correctional facilities, including prisons and court cells throughout New South Wales.
To support a broad range of people in custody, our workforce needs to be equally diverse. We encourage applications from women and Aboriginal Peoples who would like to join our inclusive organisation.
What will you do?
Correctional Officers work within a supportive team environment where no two shifts are the same.
They are required to interact with inmates and ensure the safety and security of the facility by undertaking searches, monitoring behaviours, and communicating effectively.
To find out more, watch our ‘Day in the Life of a Correctional Officer' video.
We are taking application for the following centres.
- South Coast Correctional Centre
What's in it for you?
- A comprehensive 12-week paid training course.
- Work Life Balance and Flexibility - Choose the hours and days that work best for you, and easily fit your job around your other commitments
- Earn a nationally recognized Certificate III in Correctional Practice.
- Explore exciting career development opportunities into specialized roles.
- Stay active and healthy with our Fitness Passport.
- Plus, we offer additional study leave to support your continued growth and development.
Requirements of the role:
- Minimum age of 18 years old
- Current driver's license
- Australia or New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Willing to complete Certificate III in Correctional Practise.
- Meet the medical standards to be a correctional officer and have reasonable level of fitness.
- Body art or modification that is on the face, scalp, ears, neck, or hands is of an offensive nature is 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 for further information.
Interested in applying?
Our application guide provides clear and practical advice on navigating the recruitment process — from preparing your resume and cover letter to responding to targeted questions and interview preparation. Check it out here.
What do you need to apply?
- A cover letter (max. 1 page)
- An up-to-date resume (max. 2 pages)
- Answer all questions on the online application form accurately and honestly.
For more information, visit the following helpful links.
- Role requirements, pre-employment checks and videos
- Dress Manual
- Recruitment process, recruitment adjustments and talent pools
- Download the role description
- Eligibility for higher commencing salary Fact Sheet
Need help with your application?
For more information regarding the role, recruitment process or recruitment adjustments, please contact Rebecca Chippindale via [email protected] or 02 8688 7149.
Alternatively, you can reach out to Talent Acquisition, or speak to one of our advisors on 1800 810 316 (option 1) and inform us of your preferred method of communication.
Closing date:
27/7/2025 - 11:59 PM
About NSW Department of Communities and Justice
The Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) was formed on 1 July 2019 when the NSW Government brought together the departments of Family and Community Services, and Justice. DCJ is the lead agency in the Stronger Communities Cluster, which aims to create safe, just, inclusive and resilient communities through its services.
The department enables services to work together to support everyone's right to access justice and other help for families, and strengthen the promotion of early intervention and inclusion, with benefits for the whole community.
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