Correctional Officer

Come meet us in August! 

We’re hosting two family-friendly information events where you can meet and speak with staff from across custodial and non-custodial roles at Wellington Correctional Centre & Complex.

Ask questions, explore career pathways, and get a firsthand look at life in Corrective Services. Register here. 

We recruit people, not professions

At CSNSW, we are looking for people from a wide range of backgrounds who are looking to move in a new direction.  Whether you've worked in trades, security, healthcare, retail, farming or hospitality, you may already have the skills needed to become a Correctional Officer.

Starting with a 12 week paid training course and a nationally recognised Certificate III in Correctional Practice, we'll provide the support you need to build a successful career.

What does a Correctional Officer do?

Correctional Officers play an important role in keeping NSW communities safe. Working across prisons and court cells, they supervise and manage inmates in secured environments.

It’s a stable, hands on career that values practical judgement, teamwork, and strong communication skills.

Other duties may include

• Keeping inmates accounted for during daily routines like meals, headcounts, and movements.
• Watching for safety or security risks and reporting concerns.
• Searching cells or common areas to help keep the environment secure.
• Supervising activities like work programs or visits.
• Treating people fairly and consistently while enforcing rules.

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

We are taking applications from those interested in roles at the following locations:

• Wellington Correctional Centre
• Macquarie Correctional Centre

What’s in it for you?

• A comprehensive 12-week paid training course.
• Ongoing Correctional Officers commence on a base Salary rate of $75,151 pa plus superannuation and penalties
• Earn a nationally recognized Certificate III in Correctional Practice.
• Explore exciting career development opportunities into specialized roles.

Eligibility requirements

• Minimum age of 18 years old
• Hold a minimum of a current Provisional P1 Drivers Licence
• Be an Australia or New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Willing to complete Certificate III in Correctional Practice.
• Meet the medical standards to be a correctional officer and have reasonable level of fitness.
• Candidates will be required to provide details of visible body art or modifications that are on the face, scalp, ears, neck, or hands as well as tattoos or modifications of an offensive nature. For this policy, this is specific to the anything visible beyond the fastened collar or buttoned cuff of a long sleeve shirt. Please refer to the dress manual below for further information.

Interested in applying?

Our application guide provides clear and practical advice on navigating the recruitment process, from preparing your resume and cover letter to responding to targeted questions and interview preparation. Check it out here.

What do you need to apply?

• A cover letter (max. 1 page) that tells us why you’re interested in becoming a Correctional Officer and what skills or experience you have that would make you a good fit for the role
• 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  

Need help with your application?

For more information regarding the role, recruitment process or recruitment adjustments, please contact Amanda Richardson via amanda.richardson@dcj.nsw.gov.au

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 & Diversity.

Closing date:

31/8/2026 - 11:59 PM