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Job Title


Custodial Correctional Officer


Company : Queensland Corrective Services


Location : Cairns, Queensland


Created : 2026-03-16


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Custodial Correctional Officer Queensland Corrective ServicesStep into a career where every day brings the opportunity 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 journeychallenging 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 jobit''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.BenefitsCompetitive Salary: $2936.50 $4547.33 per fortnight ($76,584 $118,635 yearly, incl. superannuation)Five Weeks of Annual LeaveJob Security with career progression opportunitiesDiverse Work Locations across QueenslandPaid 10week training programFormal Qualification: Certificate III in Correctional Practice (Custodial) required upon employment through Queensland Corrective Services RTO# 5292Uniforms & Meals ProvidedRelocation 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 lifetrades, 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 ResponsibilitiesSupporting education, vocational training, and employment programsAssisting with cultural engagement initiativesManaging prisoner inductions and accommodation unitsConducting perimeter security and external escortsWriting reports for case managementSpecialist areas availablemultiple paths for career developmentReady to Take the Next Step?We''re recruiting statewideapplications are open year-round. Secure your future while making a difference. Apply today!Applications remain current for 12 months.Job Ad Reference: QLD/669841CAP/25Closing Date: Tuesday, 10th November 2026Occupational GroupEmergency & Protective ServicesSeniority LevelEntry levelEmployment TypeFulltimeJob FunctionManagement and ManufacturingIndustriesPublic SafetyContact:Call: 07 3565 7252Email: [email protected] #J-18808-Ljbffr