Custodial Correctional Officer
– Queensland Corrective Services
Step into a career where every day brings the prospect to make a lasting impact. As a Custodial Correctional Officer, you'll safeguard Queensland, ensuring 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.
Applications for the Wacol precinct and Woodford Correctional Centre are currently closed. If you select either of these locations as your preference, your application will not be considered.
Why Join Us?
As a Custodial Correctional Officer, you'll play a vital role in ensuring community safety while helping individuals rebuild their lives. You will secure offenders, assist in their rehabilitation, and guide them toward a successful life free of crime.
Benefits
Competitive Salary: $******* – $******* per fortnight ($76,584 – $118,635 yearly, incl. superannuation)
Five Weeks of Annual Leave
Job Security with career progression opportunities
Diverse Work Locations across Queensland
Paid 10‐week training program
Formal Qualification: Certificate III in Correctional Practice (Custodial) – required upon employment through Queensland Corrective Services RTO# ****
Uniforms & Meals Provided
Relocation Assistance: Up to $7,000 for eligible recruits willing to move to regional centres (Capricornia, Townsville, Lotus Glen)
Note:



Custodial Correctional Officers in correctional centres attract a 31.5% aggregated shift allowance; Court Unit officers do not.
Outstanding Experience Requirement?
No experience? No problem. You don't need prior experience or qualifications to apply, just a current open or provisional driver's licence. We seek individuals from all walks of life—trades, hospitality, education, finance, or Defence Force. Energy, empathy, and resilience are key.
We celebrate diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, and 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
Specialist areas available—multiple paths for career development
Ready to Take the Next Step?
We're recruiting statewide—applications are open year-round. Secure your future while making a difference. Apply today!
Applications remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/******CAP/25
Closing Date: Tuesday, 10th November ****
Occupational Group
Emergency & Protective Services
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‐time
Job Function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Public Safety
Contact:
Call: ************
Email: ******
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📌 Custodial Correctional Officer (Queensland)
🏢 Queensland Corrective Services
📍 Queensland