Correctional Officer - Junee Correctional Centre

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 the following centres.

Junee Correctional Centre

What’s in it for you?

A comprehensive 12-week paid training course.

Competitive base Salary rate of $72,962 pa plus superannuation and penalties

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 modifications that are on the face, scalp, ears, neck, or hands as well as tattoos or modifications of an offensive nature are 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 below 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.

Role requirements, pre-employment checks and videos

Dress Manual

Recruitment process, recruitment adjustments and talent pools

Download the role description

Eligibility for higher commencing salary Fact Sheet

Need help with your application?

For more information regarding the role, recruitment process or recruitment adjustments, please contact Amanda Richardson via or 02 8688 2869.

Alternatively, you can reach out to Talent Acquisition, or speak to one of our advisors on (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 & Diversity.

Closing date:

5/5/2025 - 11:59 PM