Casual Correctional Officer - Sydney, Australia - NSW Department of Communities and Justice

NSW Department of Communities and Justice
NSW Department of Communities and Justice
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Sydney, Australia

3 weeks ago

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Division:
Corrective Services NSW- Location: Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000- Req ID: 61609
Casual Correctional Officer -MRRC (Silverwater)
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Casual rate of $34.

02 per hr + super, leave and shift loading:

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Culturally diverse workplace with equal opportunity:


  • Paid Training
An exciting opportunity exists for Casual Correctional Officers to join our MRRC at Silverwater.


If you are a motivated team player with good communication skills, resilient in challenging situations and enjoy working in a unique, vibrant and empowering environment, we encourage you to apply.


About the role:


  • Correctional Officers in Correctional Centres are usually classified as shift workers and can work any 5 days in a week including weekends and public holidays.
  • Provide safety, security, welfare and rehabilitation of inmates/offenders.
  • Conducting daily searches and musters.
  • Locate and remove illegal and restricted substances whilst undertaking searches.
  • Manage inmates of all classifications.
  • Provide ongoing monitoring and security at all times.
  • Undertake all custody related administrative duties.
  • Maintain confidentiality

The role offers:


  • Casual rate of $34.02 per hr + super, leave and shift loading
  • Culturally diverse workplace with equal opportunity
  • Access to staff benefits
  • Supportive team environment
  • 10 week fully paid training program
  • Certificate III in Correctional Practice in the following 12 months

Requirements of the role:


  • Minimum age of 18 years old
  • Current driver's license
  • Australia or New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident
  • Willing and able to work irregular shift patterns/hours of work (shifts up to 8 hours, 7 days a week).
  • Be available to work at short notice (calls for casual work are after 5pm for work on the following day).
  • Available to work at short notice
  • Meet the minimum medical standards and be of a reasonable fitness level
  • Have foundational computer skills
  • No visible inappropriate or offensive tattoos

How to apply:


  • Ensure you have an uptodate resume no more than three (3) pages which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to the position.
  • Ensure you have a brief cover letter no more than one (1) page introducing yourself, explaining your interest in the role and your relevant transferable skills/experience.

For more information, visit the following helpful links

  • Role requirements, preemployment checks and videos
  • Recruitment process, recruitment adjustments and talent pools
  • Download the role description
  • Have applied for a
    Correctional Officer or
    Overseer role within Corrective Services NSW within the last 12 months.
  • You are currently going through the recruitment process for another location.

Talent Pools

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 people, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+ and other diversity groups.

If you are looking for more information about workplace adjustments at DCJ, please visit our Careers site.


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