At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and support Correctional Officers to ensure safety and wellbeing in correctional facilities.
- Company: Join a diverse team committed to inclusion and integrity in correctional services.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible work, 6 weeks leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for career growth and personal development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the community while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Must have Certificate III in Correctional Practice or relevant custodial experience.
The predicted salary is between 97285 - 97285 £ per year.
Employment Type: Future ongoing and temporary opportunities may be filled via Talent Pool creation.
Salary: $97,285 per annum plus allowance, employer’s contribution to superannuation, and annual leave loading.
Locations: Sydney Metropolitan Region (please nominate your preferred locations when submitting your application).
- Amber Laurel Correctional Centre
- Geoffrey Pearce Correctional Centre
- Metropolitan Remand and Reception Centre (MRRC)
- Compulsory Drug Treatment Correctional Centre (CDTCC)
- John Morony Correctional Centre
- Metropolitan Special Programs Centre (MSPC)
- Dillwynia Correctional Centre
- Long Bay Correctional Complex
- Silverwater Correctional Complex
- Emu Plains Correctional Centre
- Long Bay Hospital
- Silverwater Women’s Correctional Centre
- Francis Greenway Correctional Complex
- Marywade Correctional Centre
Your role: Senior Correctional Officers play an important role in maintaining the safety and wellbeing of staff and inmates. You will oversee the daily activities of all Correctional Officers within a designated area and significantly contribute to the provision of dynamic and static security in the containment and oversight of inmate/offender activities.
What we’re looking for:
- Ability to always maintain confidentiality.
- Utilise your proven custodial experience and knowledge to meet the demands of this role efficiently and effectively.
- Always represent the Department in an honest, ethical, and professional way and lead by example.
- Resilient, motivated with a positive attitude and confidence will be a benefit to this role.
Essential requirements:
- Current Certificate III in Correctional Practice or appropriate and relevant custodial experience.
- Be able to drive official vehicles and possess an appropriate level of Driver’s License to meet all job requirements (if required).
- Preparedness to undertake shift work on a rotating roster as required.
- Maintain proficiency in authorised instruments of restraint.
- Satisfactory completion of a mandatory medical assessment if required.
Key knowledge and experience:
- Knowledge of and ability to implement emergency and riot procedures.
- Extensive knowledge of and understanding of reception and discharge procedures, warrants and bails.
We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.
What We Offer:
- A challenging and rewarding career.
- Flexible, autonomous work environment.
- Competitive pay and conditions.
- 6 weeks recreation leave per year.
- Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities.
- Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.
Closing Date: Monday 10th August 2026, 11:59 PM (AEST).
If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please call Mariyah Hanif on 0499 722 613 or via email Mariyah.Hanif@DCJ.nsw.gov.au.
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 People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
Other Information: A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
Senior Correctional Officer (Sydney Metro) Talent Pool Creation employer: NSW Department of Communities and Justice
The Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) is an exceptional employer, particularly for Aboriginal Child Protection Caseworkers in South Western Sydney, offering a meaningful career dedicated to supporting families and communities. With a strong focus on cultural connection, employee wellbeing, and professional development, DCJ fosters a collaborative work environment where your contributions can lead to real change. Enjoy competitive pay, flexible working conditions, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of children and families.
Contact Details:
NSW Department of Communities and Justice Recruitment Team
