Step into a career where every day brings the chance 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.
Make a Difference—Become a Custodial Correctional Officer
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
Competitive Salary: $******* - $******* per fortnight ($76,584 - $118,635 yearly, incl. superannuation)
Five Weeks of Annual Leave
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
Formal Qualification: Successful applicants will be required to enrol in, and complete, a Certificate III in Correctional Practice (Custodial) as part of their employment (Delivered by Queensland Corrective Services RTO# ****)




Uniforms & Meals Provided: Essentials included
Relocation Assistance: Up to $7,000 for eligible recruits willing to move to regional centres
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 aggregated 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.
We celebrate diversity and inclusion
Women
Veterans
People with disabilities
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people
Individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds
Key Responsibilities
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!
Secure your future while making a difference.
Apply today!
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📌 Custodial Correctional Officer (Townsville)
🏢 Queensland Corrective Services
📍 Townsville