Classification: Correctional Officer Class 3
Salary: $111,366 - $118,302 plus superannuation
Position No: 72076
Directorate: Justice and Community Safety
Advertised (Gazettal date): 19 August 2026
Contact Officer: Jenny West on [email protected] or (02) 6205 3478
Details: ACT Corrective Services (ACTCS) is seeking applications from highly motivated, experienced and suitably qualified individuals, to fill the role of Area Manager, Construction Security (CO3), within Custodial Operations.
Working closely with Custodial Operations Senior Management team and other stakeholders, the Area Manager (Construction Security) is an enabling role to ensure capital works proceed in a way that ensures the objectives of the organisation are met, while effectively managing all matters relating to security of construction works, including site access, safety, risk, and resources in a cost effective and efficient manner in accordance with legislation, policy, procedures, industry best practice and budgets.
The successful applicant will be responsible for devloping a staffing model proposal to enable the capital works to safely operate on site. This includes recruting and managing the proposed team that will support construction security activities, including the implementation of scheduling, rostering, and training/development, in addition to conducting performance assessments and providing feedback.
The successful applicant will also contribute to the management of all aspects of security of approved capital work areas including storage, stockpile, ablutions, staging, amenities, parking, site offices, waste accumulation, barriers, screening and work zones.
Where appropriate, the role will supervise, coach, train, instruct and work with detainees on construction projects, including individuals with a history of serious offending, to develop their work skills in order to enhance post-release employment opportunities.
To be successful, you will demonstrate exceptional communication and interpersonal skills in addition to leadership and management skills. You will also demonstrate a passion for people and a commitment to the promotion of a positive and rehabilitative culture and environment.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply. In addition, reasonable adjustments can be made.
Eligibility/Other Requirements:
- Relevant custodial experience and Certificate III in Correctional Practice are essential.
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Current unrestricted Driver’s license is essential.
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Relevant qualifications in at least one of the following areas is desirable:
- Risk management
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Frontline management
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Community safety
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Security management
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Hold the following qualification or be able to obtain before on-site work commencement:
- Construction induction (white card) with related sub-courses including asbestos and Silica awareness.
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Senior first aid
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This position may require pre-employment psychological and medical testing and Police record check.
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Prior to commencing in this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 will be required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to: https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/business-and-work/working-with-vulnerable-people/apply-for-or-renew-a-wwvp-registration
Note: This is a temporary position available immediately until 21 December 2026 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months.
A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
The roster that best fits the requirements of this specific position will attract and 18.07% composite allowance and is attached to this advertisement.
The annual leave accrual for this specific roster will be at four weeks per annum.
How to Apply: To apply, applicants are required to submit three items: (1) a one-to-three-page written response addressing the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge and Behavioural Capabilities, having regard for the job requirements; (2) a current curriculum with the names and contact details of two referees (one should be a current Supervisor/Manager); and (3) a copy of your driver’s licence. Please ensure you submit all required items.
Applications should be submitted .
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.
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This is a temporary position available immediately until 21 December 2026 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months.
