Correctional Officer - Mannus Correctional Centre

Division: Security and Custody

Location:

Mannus, NSW, AU, 2653

Req ID: 72551

Full time Correctional Officer opporutnity at Mannus Correctional Centre
Rewarding career with paid qualification and training

Your journey to becoming a Correctional Officer begins right here.

Changing careers can be a big decision. CSNSW can provide you with both a comprehensive paid training course and a nationally recognized Certificate III in Correctional Practice to get you on your way.

If you’ve been searching for a rewarding career path where you can utilise your current skills and experience, we want to hear from you.

About the role

Correctional Officers contribute to community safety and assist offenders in finding paths for improvement in their lives. They supervise inmates in correctional facilities, including prisons and court cells throughout New South Wales.

To support a broad range of people in custody, our workforce needs to be equally diverse. We encourage applications from women and Aboriginal Peoples who would like to join our inclusive organisation.

What will you do?

Correctional Officers work within a supportive team environment on a 24/7 rotating roster system where no two shifts are the same.

They are required to interact with inmates and ensure the safety and security of the facility by undertaking searches, monitoring behaviours, and communicating effectively.

To find out more, watch our ‘Day in the Life of a Correctional Officer’ video.

We are taking application for Mannus Correctional Centre.

What’s in it for you?

A comprehensive 12-week paid training course.
Competitive Salary rate of $72,962pa plus superannuation
Take advantage of 6 weeks of annual leave.
Earn a nationally recognized Certificate III in Correctional Practice.
Explore exciting career development opportunities into specialized roles.
Stay active and healthy with our Fitness Passport.
Benefit from a tax break through a Novated car lease.
Plus, we offer additional study leave to support your continued growth and development.

Requirements of the role:

Minimum age of 18 years old
Current driver’s license
Australia or New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident
Willing to complete Certificate III in Correctional Practise.
Meet the medical standards to be a correctional officer and have reasonable level of fitness.
Body art or modification that is on the face, scalp, ears, neck, or hands is of an offensive nature is prohibited. For this policy, the prohibited areas of the neck and hands are anything visible beyond the fastened collar or buttoned cuff of a long sleeve shirt. - Please refer to the dress manual for further information.

What do you need to apply?

A cover letter (max. 1 page)
An up-to-date resume (max. 2 pages)
Answer all questions on the online application form accurately and honestly.

For more information, visit the following helpful links.

Talent Pool

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months. Offers are based on location preference, capabilities, knowledge and experience.

Need help with your application?

For more information regarding the role, recruitment process or recruitment adjustments, please contact Rebecca Chippindale via rebecca.chippindale@dcj.nsw.gov.au or 02 8688 7149.

Alternatively, you can reach out to Talent Acquisition, or speak to one of our advisors on 1800 810 316 (option 1) and inform us of your preferred method of communication.

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit.

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience, and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, people identifying as LGBTQIA+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers, and other diversity groups.

Visit our careers site for more information about Inclusion & Diversit y.