Job Description
Queensland Corrective Services - Mareeba QLD
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Make a Difference - Become a Custodial Correctional Officer
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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.
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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.
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Why Join Us?
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As a Custodial Correctional Officer, you'll receive:
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Competitive Salary: $2,****** - $4,****** per fortnight ($73,****** - $118,635 per year, incl. superannuation).
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Five Weeks of Annual Leave - More time for what matters most
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Job Security: Ongoing employment with career progression opportunities
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Diverse Work Locations: Choose from centres across Queensland
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Paid Training: Receive a 10-week, fully paid training program to prepare you for success
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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# ****)
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Uniforms & Meals Provided: We'll take care of the essentials so you can focus on what you do best
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Relocation Assistance: Up to $7,000 for eligible recruits willing to move to our regional centres (Capricornia Correctional Centre - Rockhampton, Townsville Correctional Centre - Townsville, Lotus Glen Correctional Centre - Mareeba)
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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.
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No Experience? No Problem!
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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.
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Significant: Custodial Correctional Officers are required to use computers and digital systems as part of their daily duties, including report writing, record management and communication. Applicants should have a reasonable level of language, literacy, numeracy, and digital skills, which will be assessed during the recruitment process and throughout the Correctional Officer Entry Program (COEP).
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At Queensland Corrective Services, we celebrate diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from:
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Women
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Veterans
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People with disabilities
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Individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds
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Your Role as a Custodial Correctional Officer
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Every day is different. One day, you might be overseeing prisoner rehabilitation programs, and the next, ensuring safe movement throughout the correctional centre.
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Some of your key responsibilities include:
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Supporting education, vocational training, and employment programs
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Assisting with cultural engagement initiatives
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Managing prisoner inductions and accommodation units
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Conducting perimeter security and external escorts
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Writing reports for case management
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With specialist areas available, there are multiple paths for career development!
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Ready to Take the Next Step?
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Applications to remain current for 12 months.
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Job Ad Reference: QLD/******CAP/25
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Closing Date: Tuesday, 10th November ****

📌 Custodial Correctional Officer (Queensland)
🏢 Queensland Corrective Services
📍 Queensland