In-Demand Senior correction officer Jobs in Australia

Senior Correctional Officer
Department of Corrections —Alice Springs NT
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Leadership
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Senior Continuous Improvement Officer
Department of Justice and Community Safety —Melbourne VIC
- $116,413 - $140,849 a year
- Full-time
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Senior Continuous Improvement Officer
Corrections Victoria —Melbourne VIC
- $116,413 - $140,849 a year
- Full-time
2d
Community Corrections Officer, Bourke
NSW Department of Communities and Justice —Bourke NSW
- $102,936 - $113,579 a year
- Full-time
- Paid training
4d
Senior Training Officer Community Corrections
Queensland Government —West Ipswich QLD
- Communication skills
3d
Senior Officer (Public Utilities & Plant)
Queensland Government —Wide Bay-Burnett QLD
Senior Youth Justice Officer
Department of Corrections —Alice Springs NT
- Weekend availability
- Supervising experience
- First Aid Certification
1d
Senior Practice Director
Department of Corrections —Darwin NT
- $152,751 - $166,487 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- No degree
- Leadership
Practice Leader
Department of Corrections —Alice Springs NT
- Full-time
- Conflict management
- Leadership
- Communication skills
9d
Custody Officer
Ventia Pty Limited —Carnarvon WA
- $27.35 - $30.93 an hour
- Overtime
- Paid training
- Annual leave
Senior Program Officer (Aboriginal Community Justice Panel Professionalisation Pilot)
Corrections Victoria —Melbourne VIC
- $116,413 - $140,849 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
2d
Trainee Correctional Officer
Department of Corrections —Alice Springs NT
- 8 hour shift
- Master's degree
- First Aid Certification
- Organisational skills
- On-the-job training
Prison Supervisor
Department of Justice and Community Safety —Melbourne Western Suburbs VIC
- $100,490 - $108,590 a year
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Leadership
- Communication skills
2d
Care and Custody Manager
Ventia Pty Limited —Cavan SA
- $90,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
Prison Supervisor - Melbourne - CBD
Department of Justice and Community Safety —Melbourne VIC
- $100,490 - $108,590 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Case management
- Computer skills
6d
Senior Security Operations Adviser
Court Services Victoria —Melbourne VIC
- $116,413 - $128,631 a year
- Full-time
- Management
14h
Prison Supervisor - Western Plains CC
Corrections Victoria —Lara VIC
- $100,490 - $108,590 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Supervising experience
- Leadership
9d
Strategic Advisor
Department of Justice and Community Safety —Melbourne VIC
- $116,413 - $140,849 a year
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
2d
DFSV Project Officer
Department of Corrections —Darwin NT
- $117,356 - $126,251 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Research
- Communication skills
4d
Prison Supervisor - Melbourne - CBD
Corrections Victoria —West Melbourne VIC
- $100,490 - $108,590 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- Case management
6d

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Senior Correctional Officer

Department of Corrections
Alice Springs NT

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Job Details

Permanent | Temp to perm | Full-time
9 days ago

Qualifications

Certificate IV
Writing skills
Staff training
Diploma
Leadership

Full Job Description

Job description
Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Adult Operations – Alice Springs Correctional Centre;

Berrimah Correctional Centre; Darwin Correctional Centre
Job title Senior Correctional Officer Designation Senior Correctional Officer
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $87,323 - $91,332 Location Alice Springs, Darwin
Position number 3138 RTF 351571 Closing 14/07/2026
Contact officer Michell Pennington 08 8928 7579 or [email protected]
About the agency https://corrections.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=351571
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or
job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go
to the OCPE website.

Primary objective
To ensure the security, safe custody and welfare of prisoners, through the effective supervision of subordinates and the meeting
of Agency statutory obligations, policies and philosophies.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Build positive workplace culture through effectively supervising subordinate staff to ensure the efficient day to day running

of the sector, provide performance feedback, manage attendance and other personnel matters; and provide on-the job-training
as necessary.

2. Support the Chief Correctional Officer to manage the sector to ensure legislative accountability requirements are met and
promote prisoner engagement in employment and educational activities.

3. Demonstrate and promote the highest standards of integrity, conduct and dress and bearing.
4. Respond to and take charge of incidents in accordance with emergency procedures.
5. Monitor and account for journals and registers to ensure accurate, timely and relevant information is recorded.
6. Assist subordinate staff with the preparation of institutional reports including the accurate use of IOMS database.
7. Liaise with other operational areas ad sectors, outside organisations and members of the public where appropriate.
8. Conduct physical inspections of the sector to ensure policies and procedures are being implemented and health, hygiene and

safety standards are being met.
9. Support and lead organisational changes as required.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Successful completion of Certificate IV in Correctional Practice
2. Considerable operational experience in the operation of a correctional institution and working the legislative requirements.
3. Proven ability to positively and effectively manage staff including training and mentoring staff for skills development, providing

performance feedback (both formal and informal); positively addressing performance or conduct concerns of subordinate staff
in a timely manner; and maintaining a positive team morale.

4. Demonstrated ability to lead or implement change effectively.
5. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and liaise with people at all levels, orally and in writing.
6. Excellent skills in managing own time and competing priorities, efficient use of resources, effective delegation of tasks and

excellent skills in providing leadership and direction to subordinate staff.
7. Proven commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Anti-Discrimination and Occupational Health and Safety

principles.
8. Sound knowledge and demonstrate practical application of relevant legislation, Correctional Services policies and philosophies.
9. Demonstrated knowledge of the special needs of Aboriginal prisoners, an ability to interact effectively with people of diverse

cultures and knowledge of contemporary best practices consistent with the custodial institution.

Desirable
1. Satisfactory progress towards acquiring Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training.
2. Completion of or satisfactory progress towards completing a relevant diploma.

Further information
The Department of Corrections has a Smoke Free Policy. Staff are not permitted to smoke anywhere on Departmental premises,
facilities or in vehicles, nor whilst working off-site. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a Departmental pre-
employment questionnaire, and the successful applicant/s will be required to undergo a criminal history check confirmed by
fingerprints and name check prior to confirmation of employment. A positive criminal history will not necessarily exclude an
applicant from this position. Effective 1st July 2015 all Department of Corrections employees may be subject to random drug and
alcohol testing.
Approved: June 2026 Bodie Green, A/Assistant Commissioner Custodial Operations

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Job description
Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Adult Operations - Datjala Work Camp
Job title Senior Correctional Officer Designation Senior Correctional Officer
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $87,323 - $91,332 Location Nhulunbuy
Position number 3138 RTF 351571 Closing 14/07/2026
Contact officer Michell Pennington 08 8928 7579 or [email protected]
About the agency https://corrections.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=351571
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or
job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go
to the OCPE website.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Build positive workplace culture through effectively supervising subordinate staff to ensure the efficient day to day running of

the sector, provide performance feedback, manage attendance and other personnel matters; and provide on-the job-training as
necessary.

2. Support the Chief Correctional Officer to manage the sector to ensure legislative accountability requirements are met and
promote prisoner engagement in employment and educational activities.

safety standards are being met.
9. Support and lead organisational changes as required.

performance feedback (both formal and informal); positively addressing performance or conduct concerns of subordinate staff
in a timely manner; and maintaining a positive team morale.

excellent skills in providing leadership and direction to subordinate staff.
7. Proven commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Anti-Discrimination and Occupational Health and Safety

cultures and knowledge of contemporary best practices consistent with the custodial institution.

Desirable
1. Satisfactory progress towards acquiring Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training.
2. Completion of or satisfactory progress towards completing a relevant diploma.
3. Previous experience working within a Correctional Work Camp.

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