We’re looking for Training
To meet the demands of the role of a Trainee All Trainee Correctional Officers will undergo an
Correctional Officer we’re looking for people from intensive eight week, off-the-job training course,
all walks of life who demonstrate integrity, maturity followed by three weeks of on-the-job training.
and life experience. During training, you are required to establish
To be considered for this opportunity you must: and maintain an appropriate level of fitness anddemonstrate an understanding of relevant legislation
- Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a and correctional centre policy and procedures.
permanent resident of Australia During the first 12 months of your employment as
- Applicants holding an appropriate valid a Trainee Correctional Officer, you will be engaged
Australian visa with full work rights may be on a fixed term contract and required to successfully
considered for fixed period contracts whilst complete the nationally recognised qualification
they await the outcome of their visa application CSC30122 Certificate III in Correctional Practice.
- Hold a full Northern Territory driver’s licence This qualification is delivered internally by Northern
with competence in driving manual vehicles Territory Correctional Services RTO 1074 and is fully
upon commencement of training funded.
- Hold a first aid certificate (HLTAID011 There are also requirements for you to satisfactorily
Provide First Aid) valid for six months upon complete performance appraisals and assessment
commencement activities. Following this you will be offered ongoing
- Have completed Year 10 employment.
- Be of good character, with strong Benefits
communication and organisational skills
- Have skills and ability to work in a cross Trainee Correctional Officers enjoy a range of great
cultural environment benefits including but not limited to:
- Demonstrate a good level of fitness through
a fitness test and demonstrate the required • Flexible working conditions. Correctional
literacy, numeracy and aptitude through facilities operate on a 24 hour roster system,
testing. seven days a week• Minimum six and maximum seven weeks
If you are applying for a position in Tennant Creek recreation leave annually*
at the Barkly Work Camp, you must hold a light • A remuneration package of up to $107 825
rigid licence before commencement. inclusive of allowances, following training period• Employment security
- Opportunities for promotion and career
development
- Supplied uniforms
- Wellness allowance.
* Terms and conditions apply
Training salary
- A salary of $62 167plus 12%
superannuation applies for the first eight
weeks block training ($69 627
remuneration).
- 8-11 week $62 167 plus 40% consolidated
allowance plus 12% superannuation
($97 477 remuneration).
- After training $69 074 plus 40% consolidated
allowance plus 12% superannuation ($108
308 remuneration).
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