Correctional Officer
Posted 13 Jul 2026
Advertised as “Talent Pool - Casual & On-Going Correctional Officer - Tamworth Correctional Centre v2”
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.
Both Casual and On-Going opportunities may-be available at the following centre
- Tamworth Correctional Centre
What’s in it for you?
- A comprehensive 12-week paid training course.
- Work Life Balance and Flexibility - Choose the hours and days that work best for you, and easily fit your job around your other commitments
- 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 P1 or Higher.
- 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.
- 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.
It is important to note, that you can only apply for a Correctional Officer role with Corrective Services NSW ONCE in every 12 months and we will withdraw your application if you:
- Have applied for a Correctional Officer (Casual or Ongoing) or Overseer role within Corrective Services NSW within the last 12 months.
- You are currently going through the recruitment process for another location or Correctional Officer role within a Correctional Centre
Talent Pool
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months. Offers are based on location preference, capabilities, knowledge and experience.
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.
Need help with your application?
For more information regarding the role, recruitment process or recruitment adjustments, please contact Rebecca Chippindale via rebecca.chippindale@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.