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What this job is
A correctional officer supervises and manages detainees and prisoners in custodial facilities operated by Australian state, territory, or federal correctional authorities. They maintain security and order within correctional centres, conduct cell inspections and searches, escort prisoners between locations, and respond to incidents using approved restraint and de-escalation techniques. The role involves monitoring prisoner behaviour, enforcing institutional rules, and documenting compliance with relevant legislation including state and territory corrections legislation.
Pay
A$2,080 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Active Listeningcore
- Attention to Detailcore
- Case Note Documentationcore
- Confidentiality and Privacy Compliancecore
- Conflict De-escalationcore
- Conflict Resolutioncore
- Incident Reportingcore
- Policy and Procedure Adherencecore
- Professional Boundaries Maintenancecore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Report Writingcore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Trauma-Informed Communicationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity
- Empathy and Emotional Intelligence
- Escalation Management
- Problem Solving
- Record Management
- Team Collaboration
- Workload Self-Management
- Written Communication