Make a real impact.
Build a secure career in Justice.
Are you looking for meaningful work, strong conditions, and a long term career pathway - without sacrificing pay certainty or work life balance?
Ventia is proud to deliver custodial services on behalf of the WA Department of Justice.
We're currently seeking motivated and resilient individuals to join our Custody Officer team in Bunbury.
This role offers structured training, guaranteed conditions under an Enterprise Agreement, and the opportunity to work in a variety of professional justice environments.
About The Role
As a Custody Officer, you play a critical role in maintaining the safety, dignity, and wellbeing of people in custody while supporting the smooth operation of the justice system.
You'll work as part of a highly supportive team across courts, prisoner transport, and secure medical escorts - no two days are the same, and every shift has purpose.
Why join Ventia?
Paid training & clear career entry
Fully funded Certificate III in Correctional Practice5 weeks of fully paid training before going operationalNo prior custodial experience required
Hourly rate with structured increases
$***** per hour during 5-week training$***** per hour post training$***** per hour after 12-months and completion of Cert III
Additional Government Endorsed Pay
Western Australian State Government Pay Contribution Allowance (PCA): $256 per fortnight (before tax)
Guaranteed hours & premium penalty rates




Guaranteed minimum hours under the Enterprise AgreementOvertime rates apply when working:Over 7.6 hours in a dayBefore 5:00am or after 7:00pm175% of base rate on Saturdays200% of base rate on Sundays
Allowances that add real value
Meal allowances when working over 9.6 hours or staying overnightOn Call Allowance: $***** per day when on call (where applicable)Officer In Charge (OIC) Allowance: $3 per hour when undertaking additional dutiesPaid travel time and allowances for approved regional secondmentsParking reimbursements where applicable
Work Variety & Professional Experience
Court security and custodyPrisoner transport and escortsSecure hospital and medical dutiesOpportunities for regional secondment
Leave And Other Conditions
Uniforms and footwear providedPaid breaks and TOIL optionsFive weeks annual leave for shift workersOngoing paid training and refresher courses
Long term career pathways
Structured progression through accredited classificationsOpportunities to step into senior, specialist, or supervisory roles
What You'll Be Doing
Safely supervising and transporting people in custodyMaintaining security during court proceedingsConducting welfare checks and upholding duty of careManaging challenging situations calmly and professionallyCompleting accurate reports and recordsWorking collaboratively within a close knit operational team
What We're Looking For




Availability to complete full time training (Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4:30pm)Willingness to commit to 12 months to complete the Certificate IIIAustralian citizenship or permanent residencyA respectful, resilient, and professional approachAbility to pass pre employment medical, fitness, and background checks
Launch your career in Custodial Services
If you're looking for secure employment, guaranteed conditions, and work that truly matters, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact Meg Petsa at ****** for more information
About Ventia
As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand.
With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.
Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another.
We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities.
We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.
How To Apply
Click the Apply Now button to start the journey to find your further with Ventia.
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📌 Custody Officer (Bunbury)
🏢 Ventia
📍 Bunbury