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Custodial Correctional Officer
Queensland Corrective Service Academy; People Capability; Workforce Culture Integrity and Capability; Wacol
Step into a career where every day brings the opportunity to make a lasting impact!
As a Custodial Correctional Officer, you’ll be at the forefront of safeguarding Queensland, ensuring the security of offenders while guiding them toward rehabilitation. You’ll help shape their journey—challenging them to develop a renewed respect for the law and empowering them to reintegrate as positive contributors to their communities. It's more than a job—it's a chance to influence lives and strengthen our society!
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Emergency & Protective Services |
| Classification | GS1 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City,Brisbane - North,Brisbane - South,Brisbane - East,Brisbane - West,North West Qld,Cairns region,Wide Bay,Far North Qld,Townsville region,Rockhampton region,Sunshine Coast,Ipswich region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/640631CAP/25 |
| Closing date | 05-Jun-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | QCS Recruitment |
| Contact details | Phone: 07 3565 7252 Access the National Relay Service |
Make a Difference—Become a Custodial Correctional Officer
Are you looking for a career where you can truly make an impact? As a Custodial Correctional Officer (CCO) with Queensland Corrective Services, you will play a vital role in ensuring community safety while helping individuals rebuild their lives. This is more than just a job—it's an opportunity to influence positive change. You will secure offenders, assist in their rehabilitation, and guide them toward a successful life free of crime.
Why Join Us?
As a Custodial Correctional Officer, you'll receive:
• Competitive Salary: $2,836.25 - $4,393.13 per fortnight ($73,994.77 - $114,612.78 yearly, incl. superannuation)
• Five Weeks of Annual Leave - More time for what matters most
• Job Security: Ongoing employment with career progression opportunities
• Diverse Work Locations: Choose from centres across Queensland
• Paid Training: Receive a 10-week, fully paid training program to prepare you for success
• Uniforms & Meals Provided: We'll take care of the essentials so you can focus on what you do best
• Relocation Assistance: Up to $7,000 for eligible recruits willing to move to our regional centres (Capricornia Correctional Centre - Rockhampton, Townsville Correctional Centre - Townville, Lotus Glen Correctional Centre - Mareeba)
Please note: Custodial Correctional Officers working in correctional centres attract an aggregated shift allowance of 31.5%. Custodial Correctional Officers working within Courts Unit do not attract aggerated shift allowance as these roles are Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
No Experience? No Problem!
You don't need prior experience or qualifications to apply, just a current open or provisional driver's licence! We're looking for individuals from all walks of life—whether you've worked in trades, hospitality, education, finance, or the Defence Force. What matters most is your energy, empathy, and resilience.
At Queensland Corrective Services, we celebrate diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from:
• Women
• Veterans
• People with disabilities
• Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people
• Individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds
Your Role as a Custodial Correctional Officer
Every day is different. One day, you might be overseeing prisoner rehabilitation programs, and the next, ensuring safe movement throughout the correctional centre. Some of your key responsibilities include:
• Supporting education, vocational training, and employment programs
• Assisting with cultural engagement initiatives
• Managing prisoner inductions and accommodation units
• Conducting perimeter security and external escorts
• Writing reports for case management
With specialist areas available, there are multiple paths for career development!
Ready to Take the Next Step?
We're recruiting statewide—and applications are open year-round!
Visit: Careers | Queensland Corrective Services
Call: 07 3565 7252
Email: QCSRecruitment@corrections.qld.gov.au
Secure your future while making a difference. Apply today!
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/640631CAP/25
Closing Date: 12 month continouous applicant pool
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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