Step into a career where every day brings the opportunity to make a lasting impact!

As a Custodial Correctional Officer, you’ll be at the forefront of safeguarding Queensland, ensuring the 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**

Make a Difference—Become a Custodial Correctional Officer

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.

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.

Why Join Us?

As a Custodial Correctional Officer, You'll Receive

Competitive Salary: $2936.50 - $4547.33 per fortnight ($76,584 - $118,635 yearly, incl. superannuation)Five Weeks of Annual Leave - More time for what matters mostJob Security: Ongoing employment with career progression opportunitiesDiverse Work Locations: Choose from centres across QueenslandPaid Training: Receive a 10-week, fully paid training program to prepare you for successFormal 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# 5292)Uniforms & Meals Provided: We'll take care of the essentials so you can focus on what you do bestRelocation 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)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.

No Experience? No Problem!

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.

At Queensland Corrective Services, we celebrate diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from:

WomenVeteransPeople with disabilitiesAboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peopleIndividuals from culturally diverse backgroundsYour Role as a Custodial Correctional Officer

Every day is different. One day, you might be overseeing prisoner rehabilitation programs, and the next, ensuring safe movement throughout the correctional centre.

Some Of Your Key Responsibilities Include

Supporting education, vocational training, and employment programsAssisting with cultural engagement initiativesManaging prisoner inductions and accommodation unitsConducting perimeter security and external escortsWriting reports for case managementWith specialist areas available, there are multiple paths for career development!

Ready to Take the Next Step?

We're recruiting statewide—and applications are open year-round!

Visit: Careers | Queensland Corrective Services

Call: 07 3565 7252

Email: QCSRecruitment@corrections.qld.gov.au

Secure your future while making a difference. Apply today!

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/669841CAP/25

Closing Date: Tuesday, 10th November 2026

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